New York Law (NYLE) Practice Exam

Which contract does NOT require a writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?

1. A contract for the sale of land

2. A contract relating to the division of assets between a husband and wife

3. A contract for borrowing money

4. A contract for snow removal effective immediately for six months

The correct answer is: A contract for snow removal effective immediately for six months

The option regarding a contract for snow removal effective immediately for six months does not require a writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds because it pertains to a service that can be performed within one year. The Statute of Frauds mandates that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, including those for the sale of land, contracts that cannot be performed within one year, and contractual agreements concerning the division of assets between spouses. Since snow removal services can begin immediately and the performance is completed within a relatively short time frame, it falls outside the scope of transactions that necessitate a written agreement under the Statute of Frauds. The requirement for writing generally applies to longer-term arrangements or specific types of contracts set forth by law to ensure clarity and prevent fraud. Therefore, the snow removal contract is an example of an agreement that does not impose such a requirement, enabling it to be enforceable even if it exists only verbally.