What is the Statute of Frauds?
The Statute of Frauds is a state law which denies the enforcement of certain types of contracts unless they are in writing. Subject to a very few exceptions, it makes no difference how strong the case is or how many witnesses witnessed the agreement, the case will be dismissed if it pertains to subject matter governed by the statute. All contracts for the transfer of any interest in real estate property fall within the Statute of Frauds and must be in writing.
