In which of the following situations will an oral contract for the sale of goods be unenforceable without a writing?
A) The goods are to be specially manufactured for the buyer and the seller has made a substantial beginning of their manufacture.
B) A party admits in an answer to a complaint in a lawsuit that the contract was made.
C) Delivery and acceptance of the goods has been made.
D) The value of the goods is $750.

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Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), an oral contract for the sale of goods is generally enforceable unless it falls under the statute of frauds, which requires a written agreement for sales of goods priced at $500 or more. Since the value of the goods in option D is $750, it exceeds this threshold, making the contract unenforceable without a writing. Options A, B, and C describe situations where an oral contract would still be enforceable despite the lack of a written agreement.

In Which of the Following Situations Will an Oral Contract