Which of the Following Had the Greatest Influence on the Early

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following had the greatest influence on the early courts in Britain with respect to their inclusion of a provision in the Statute of Frauds requiring contracts that were to be performed after the passage of one year's time to be evidenced in writing?

• A) to maintain the integrity of the contractual language by all of the contractual parties
• B) to facilitate spreading writing skills amongst the early citizens of the British kingdom
• C) to avoid difficulties presented by the passage of time with proving past oral promises
• D) to safeguard the commercial viability of the business of practising contract law

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Definitions:

Forgery

The act of falsely making or altering a document with the intent to defraud.

Rights Arising

Privileges or legal claims that originate from a specific source, such as a contract, employment relationship, or statute.

Negotiation

The process of discussing terms in order to reach a mutual agreement, often in the context of contracts or dispute resolutions.

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or responsibilities from one party to another, either permanently or temporarily.