Statute of Frauds Flashcards
promise in consideration of marriage
not merely a promise to marry but a promise to do something or refrain from doing something if we marry - PRENUP
promises made by executor to pay estate’s debts out of his own pocket
not just a promise to pay but has to be from his own funds
Guarantee
must have language of guarantee - promise to pay IF SOMEONE ELSE DOES NOT
Service K that goes for more than 1 year
if it can’t be completed in 1 year then it’s in the SOF
Even if performance takes short time but K is for longer…
IT’S IN THE SOF.
task (nothing said about time)
SOF does not apply - NEVER A SOF problem.
P claims that D hired him on JAn 15 to cut all of the trees on D’s land– SOF?
NO. doesn’t matter that it might take YEARS it must be incapable of being performed in 1 year…you assume that there’s an unlimited amount of help that can get it done
LIfetime contract ?
SOF Doesn’t apply
P claims D hired her to work for the rest of P’s life. P is ply 21 years old and in great health. SOF?
NO. This K is CAPABLE of being performed in a year….she might not live past 1 year. THIS MAKES NO SENSE.
transfer of interest in real estate of a term of more than a Year
YES
P claims D agreed to build a house on Blackacre. SOF?
No. no transfer.
P claims that D agreed to sell Blackacre for $400 - SOF?
Duh, obvi.
P claims D agreed to sell an EASEMENT for $400 for two years
YES. Interest in land is all it needs.
P claims D agreed to LEASE blackacre for one year. SOF?
NO. Must be more than 1 year
Sale of Goods of $500 or more - SOF?
YES
BG says C agreed to sell Cadillac for $500 - SOF?
Yes.
BG says C agreed to sell Cadillax for $400 - SOF?
NO Statute of Frauds. But UCC WILL STILL APPLY.
How is Statute of Frauds satisfied?
- Performance
2. Writing
If SOF satisfied, is there a defense?
NO.
Performance of SOF - service K
full performance by either party satisfies SOF
what about part performance for SOF?
SOF problem - there is no SOF defense, therefore you can’t recover against the guy who backed out.
Any other remedies on part performance SOF?
Quasi-contract and RESTITUTION for the benefit gained. Unjust enrichment of defendant.
Goods and Satisyfing the SOF
can also satisfy SOF
Ordinary Goods
General rule is that part performance of a K for the sale of goods satisfies the SOF but only to the extent of the part performance.