An unwritten contract that the Statute of Frauds requires to be evidenced in writing is still valid and it is merely unenforceable by the courts.

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable in court. However, if such a contract is not in writing, it is not invalid but rather unenforceable, meaning the courts will not compel performance based on the unwritten agreement.

An Unwritten Contract That the Statute of Frauds Requires to Be