Melinda signs a three year contract for employment as a legal studies lecturer. Does this type of contract fall within the scope of the statute of frauds?

A) Yes, because it is a contract whose terms prevent possible performance within one year
B) Yes, because it is a contract involving the provision of services
C) No, because the contract does not involve the provision of any goods
D) No, because the contract does not involve any debt
E) No, because the contract does not involve services in relation to computer equipment

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Melanie Barrett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The statute of frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be enforceable. One of the types of contracts that fall under the statute of frauds are those that cannot be performed within one year from the date of agreement. Since Melinda's contract is for three years, it cannot possibly be performed within one year, thus it falls within the scope of the statute of frauds.

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