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E-mails Confirming Material Terms of an Oral Agreement Satisfy the Statute of Frauds
By Jeffrey M. Haber In today’s digital world, it is not uncommon for individuals and businesses to memorialize the terms of their oral agreements through email. But are such agreements enforceable? The answer depends on a couple of factors, including whether there is a writing that memorializes the material terms of the agreement. Oral agreements that cannot be performed within one year of the agreement must be in writing. This broad rule, contained in the statute of frauds,

Jeffrey Haber
Jul 12, 20163 min read
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