#1
Which of the following contracts must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?
A contract for the sale of goods worth $500 or more
A contract for a personal loan of $50
A contract for a haircut at a salon
A contract for a gift of $20
#2
Which principle does the Statute of Frauds aim to uphold?
Freedom of contract
Ensuring contracts are written in plain language
Preventing fraud and perjury in certain types of contracts
Encouraging oral agreements
#3
What is the purpose of the Statute of Frauds?
To ensure all contracts are written in the same language
To prevent certain types of contracts from being enforced unless they are in writing
To limit the types of contracts that can be made
To encourage parties to make oral agreements
#4
Which of the following contracts is NOT covered by the Statute of Frauds?
A contract for the sale of a car
A contract for the sale of land
A contract for a haircut
A contract for a loan of $100
#5
In which year was the Statute of Frauds enacted in England?
#6
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of contracts covered by the Statute of Frauds?
Contracts for the sale of land
Contracts for the sale of goods over a certain value
Contracts involving marriage
Contracts for services under $100
#7
Which jurisdiction generally follows the Statute of Frauds?
Common law jurisdictions
Civil law jurisdictions
Islamic law jurisdictions
Tribal law jurisdictions
#8
What is the primary purpose of the signature requirement under the Statute of Frauds?
To indicate agreement and consent to the terms of the contract
To verify the identity of the parties involved
To provide a record of the contract
To ensure the contract is legally binding
#9
Which of the following is a requirement for a contract to fall under the Statute of Frauds?
The contract must be for a duration longer than one year
The contract must involve a sale of real property
The contract must be between family members
The contract must involve a licensed professional
#10
What does the 'one-year rule' in the Statute of Frauds refer to?
Any contract that extends beyond one year must be in writing
Contracts for services lasting more than one year must be in writing
Only contracts related to real estate need to be in writing if they exceed one year
Contracts for the sale of goods must be in writing if the delivery period exceeds one year
#11
Under the Statute of Frauds, which action may suffice as 'written evidence' of a contract?
An email exchanged between the parties
A signed memorandum detailing the agreement
A verbal agreement recorded on video
A handshake in front of witnesses
#12
Which of the following is NOT a defense against the enforcement of a contract covered by the Statute of Frauds?
Partial performance
Promissory estoppel
Fraudulent inducement
Oral modification
#13
What happens if a contract subject to the Statute of Frauds is not in writing?
The contract is void
The contract is unenforceable
The contract is automatically valid
The contract is subject to arbitration
#14
Which landmark case in contract law clarified the requirements of the Statute of Frauds in the United States?
Peevyhouse v. Garland Coal & Mining Co.
Lucy v. Zehmer
Parol Evidence Rule Case
Parker v. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a common exception to the Statute of Frauds?
Part performance
Full performance
Admission in court
Promissory estoppel
#16
In the context of the Statute of Frauds, what is the parol evidence rule?
A rule prohibiting the introduction of oral evidence to contradict the terms of a written contract
A rule stating that contracts involving real estate must be in writing
A rule allowing parties to modify written contracts orally
A rule requiring parties to present evidence orally in court