An oral contract may be enforceable if there is no way to avoid injustice except to enforce the promise.

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This is known as the doctrine of promissory estoppel. If one party has relied on the other party's promise to their detriment, and enforcing the promise is the only way to avoid an unjust outcome, a court may enforce the oral contract despite the lack of a written agreement. However, it is generally advisable to have written agreements in place to avoid potential disputes and misunderstandings.

An Oral Contract May Be Enforceable If There Is No