The Doctrine of Part Performance as It Relates to the Statute

question 16

Multiple Choice

The doctrine of part performance as it relates to the Statute of Frauds means that

• A) a defendant who partly performs an oral contract is entitled to enforce the oral contract.
• B) a plaintiff who partly performs an oral contract is entitled to rely on such performance as evidence of the contract.
• C) if a plaintiff can show that he has partly performed an oral contract concerning land in reliance on the contract, the court will accept the part performance as evidence of the contract in place of the written contract.
• D) if a plaintiff can show that he has performed part of any oral contract, the court will accept such part performance as evidence of the contract in place of the written contract.
• E) if the plaintiff can show that it has partly performed a contract, then the defendant will have to pay for the portion of the contract performed.

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Definitions:

Splenius Capitis

A muscle in the back of the neck that plays a crucial role in controlling the movement of the head, particularly in extension and rotation.

Vertebral Column

The vertebral column, also known as the spine or backbone, is a series of interconnected bones called vertebrae that enclose and protect the spinal cord while allowing a person to stand upright and move flexibly.

Deep Muscles

Muscles located beneath the superficial layers that are responsible for stabilizing joints and performing specific movements.

Back Flex

The act of bending the spine backward or the movement involving the retraction of the spine.