The effect of the Statute of Frauds is to
A) preclude all fraudulent contracts.
B) render certain types of contracts unenforceable because of fraud.
C) render certain types of contracts unenforceable unless they are in writing.
D) render all contracts that are not in writing void for fraud.
E) guarantee all contracts that are in writing.

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The Statute of Frauds requires that certain types of contracts, such as contracts for the sale of real estate or contracts that cannot be performed within one year, must be in writing in order to be enforceable. If these contracts are not in writing, they are considered unenforceable.

The Effect of the Statute of Frauds Is to