The Statute of Frauds originated in English law to address confusion over oral contracts and holds that real estate contracts must be in writing.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only applies to leases
• D. Applies to all contracts

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, with real estate transactions being the classic example. This rule comes from the Statute of Frauds, an English law measure created to reduce disputes and fraud from oral agreements. By requiring a written contract for the sale or transfer of land, the law ensures there’s a clear record of the agreement and its essential terms, such as price and property description, that can be proven in court. The statement is true because it accurately captures both the origin of the rule in English law and the specific requirement that real estate contracts be written. While the Statute of Frauds also covers other contract types (like certain leases or agreements not to be performed within a year), the key point here is the land‑transaction writing requirement.