Sal buys a farm from her lifelong friend, Fred. She pays $12,000 per year for fifteen years. She trusts Fred, so she does not put the deal in writing. Ten years later, Fred sells the same property to Nell (on a written contract) , who evicts Sal. Sal sues Fred. Why won't a court enforce the contract between Sal and Fred?

A) The Statute of Frauds
B) The undue influence rule
C) The duress rule
D) The unconscionability rule

Statute of Frauds

A legal doctrine requiring certain contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged, to prevent fraud and perjuries.

Written Contract

is a legally binding agreement that has been expressed in textual form, detailing the terms and conditions between parties.

Unconscionability Rule

A legal principle that prevents the enforcement of contracts or terms that are unjust, excessively oppressive, or grossly unfair to one party.