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Meaning of Statute Of Frauds
In England originally this was enacted in the year 1676 to prevent fraud and perjury and provided that certain agreements relating to land such as leases in excess of t.r.e. years, should be in writing and signed by the parties to the same. This statute became effective as part of the common law in many states while in some it was made effective by state constitutional provisions. See, for example, Kline v Light man, 243 Md. 460,221 A.2d675; also Cose boom v Marshall’s trust , 64 N.M. 170, 326 P.2d 368. The statutes extend to, in addition to estates and interests in land, various contracts as enumerated therein.
Statute Of Frauds Alternative Definition
See “Frauds, Statute of.”
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Concept of Statute of Frauds in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Statute of Frauds: State laws, requiring certain contracts to be in writing. All contracts for the sale of real property must be in writing. Leases (personal property) for more than one year must be in writing.
Concept of Statute of Frauds in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Statute of Frauds: State laws, requiring certain contracts to be in writing. All contracts for the sale of real property must be in writing. Leases (personal property) for more than one year must be in writing.
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