In the presence of several witnesses, A verbally agreed to purchase B's farm for $175,000. The next day, B changed his mind, and refused to sell the farm to
A. On the strength of the verbal agreement of purchase and sale made in the presence of witnesses, A sued B for breach of contract and for a decree of specific performance to compel B to sell him the farm. The verbal agreement is valid and enforceable if the witnesses testify in court that an agreement of purchase and sale was made.
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Under the Statute of Frauds, contracts for the sale of land must be in writing to be enforceable. A verbal agreement, even with witnesses, is not sufficient for a contract involving the sale of real estate.

In the Presence of Several Witnesses, a Verbally Agreed to Purchase