Which of the following examples falls under the one-year rule of the statute of frauds?
A) Dennis hires Att Construction to build his 15 bedroom house
B) Danyelle hires Bequette Cabinetry to make five complete sets of kitchen cabinets
C) Shana hires Robert to do her homework for three years
D) Eunice hires Herb to fix her roof

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The one-year rule of the statute of frauds applies to contracts that cannot be performed within one year from the date of the agreement. Shana hiring Robert to do her homework for three years clearly cannot be completed within one year, thus it falls under this rule.

Which of the Following Examples Falls Under the One-Year Rule