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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This is known as the doctrine of restitution, which allows a party who has partially performed under an unenforceable contract to recover the value of their performance from the other party. This prevents the unjust enrichment of the other party who received a benefit without having to fulfill their own obligations under the contract.

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