1. Go to the page labeled "Is writing required?"
2. Read each scenario and decide if writing is required. You may also have to decide whether the contract is a legal contract or not.
3. Respond to each scenario stating if writing is required and explain why or why not. Also, answer any addition questions posed to you.
4. Make sure all your answers are numbered and tagged with your first initial and last name. ie: Y. Francis
Examples:
Scenario
Jim hires Jake to stalk and threaten his ex-girlfriend. Jim offers Jake $300 to scare her and make her believe her life is in danger. After Jake sufficiently scares her and is arrested and put in jail, Jim refuses to pay Jake because Jake was caught. Jake decides to sue Jim. Can he recover the money?
Answer
Writing is not required because it is not even a legal contract. One cannot enter into a legally enforceable contract for illegal activities. Jake will not be able to get the money.
Scenario
Sue enters into a contract to buy a house from Joe. After 30 days, Joe changes his mind and no longer wants to sell his home. Sue takes Joe to court to force Joe to sell the home. Will she succeed?
Answer
Writing is required because all contracts to buy and sell property must be in writing. Sue will succeed as long as both she and Joe signed a written agreement with clear terms.
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