Where a Contract Is Unenforceable Because of the Statute of Frauds,a

question 25

True/False

Where a contract is unenforceable because of the statute of frauds,a party may recover the benefits conferred on the other party in reliance on the contract.

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Definitions:

Intentional Infliction

The act of deliberately causing severe emotional distress to another person through extreme or outrageous conduct.

Actual Malice

Real and demonstrated evil intent. In a defamation suit, a statement made about a public figure normally must be made with actual malice—with either knowledge of its falsity or a reckless disregard of the truth—for liability to be incurred.

Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is required for law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or receive a warrant.

Reasonable Duration

A length of time that is considered fair and appropriate under given circumstances or legal standards.