Chapter 11 – Written Contracts

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. Identify the types of contracts that must be evidenced by some writing under the Statute of Frauds.
  2. Explain the exceptions to the requirements of the various Statutes of Frauds.
  3. Describe the various ways to satisfy the requirements when a contract must be written.
  4. Analyze how a contract should be interpreted if its meaning is disputed.
  5. Apply the parol evidence rule to fully integrated contracts.

This chapter covers:

11.1 General Perspectives on the Statute of Frauds

11.2 Contracts that must be Written under the Statute of Frauds

11.3 Sufficiency of the Required Writing

11.4 Exceptions; Oral Rescission

11.5 The Parol Evidence Rule

11.6 Interpretation of Written Agreements

Chapter 11 Exercises and References

 

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