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Statute Of Frauds Requirements
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A check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds for real estate transactions. A formal written agreement signed by both parties is necessary. An email with an electronic signature may meet the requirements under certain conditions, such as the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which is accepted in some jurisdictions.Full Conversation
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- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This writing is not sufficient to allow Bane to enforce the agreement because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This writing is not sufficient to allow Bane to enforce the agreement because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
I got this answer and I am confused - Bane sent the following email to Moe: “This writing confirms the terms of the sale of real property as between Moe and Bane for * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA for $*,*.” Bane included his electronic signature at the close of the email.
Hi! It looks like you are dealing with a situation involving the Statute of Frauds, which requires certain contracts, including those for the sale of real property, to be in writing and signed by the parties involved to be enforceable.
In your case, the check with the memo line indicating the property and price is not sufficient to meet the Statute of Frauds requirement. The Statute of Frauds requires a more formal written agreement that clearly outlines the terms of the sale and is signed by both parties.
Here is a brief summary of why the check is insufficient:
- Check with Memo Line: A check alone, even with details in the memo line, does not constitute a formal written contract for the sale of real estate. It lacks the necessary details and formalities required by the Statute of Frauds.
However, the email sent by Bane, which includes the terms of the sale and Bane's electronic signature, could potentially meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds, depending on the jurisdiction's acceptance of electronic signatures.
In Maryland, electronic signatures are generally accepted under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which means Bane's email with his electronic signature could be considered a valid written agreement.
Would you like more information on the Statute of Frauds or electronic signatures in Maryland?
In your case, the check with the memo line indicating the property and price is not sufficient to meet the Statute of Frauds requirement. The Statute of Frauds requires a more formal written agreement that clearly outlines the terms of the sale and is signed by both parties.
Here is a brief summary of why the check is insufficient:
- Check with Memo Line: A check alone, even with details in the memo line, does not constitute a formal written contract for the sale of real estate. It lacks the necessary details and formalities required by the Statute of Frauds.
However, the email sent by Bane, which includes the terms of the sale and Bane's electronic signature, could potentially meet the requirements of the Statute of Frauds, depending on the jurisdiction's acceptance of electronic signatures.
In Maryland, electronic signatures are generally accepted under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which means Bane's email with his electronic signature could be considered a valid written agreement.
Would you like more information on the Statute of Frauds or electronic signatures in Maryland?
So what is the correct answer
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The correct answer to the question is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This is because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
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The correct answer to the question is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This is because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
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*. In January, Sid agreed to sell his home, Greenacre, to Brice. Both parties signed the purchase contract which provided, in part, that Sid would convey marketable title subject to “all restrictions and easements of record.” The contract designated April * as the closing date. In March, Brice learned the following: (i) a city ordinance prohibited houses from being erected within three feet of the side lot line, while the Greenacre house was within * inches of the lot line; (ii) a private recorded restriction required all homes in the area be two stories, while Greenacre was a single-story home; (iii) a private recorded restriction required all homes in the area be painted one of ten particular shades of beige, and Greenacre was painted one of the ten shades; and (iv) Sid only had a life estate in Greenacre. Which items rendered title unmarketable? i, ii, iii, and iv.
ii and iii only.
i, ii, and iv only.
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The items that rendered the title unmarketable in this scenario are:
- (i) The city ordinance prohibiting houses from being erected within three feet of the side lot line.
- (ii) The private recorded restriction requiring all homes in the area be two stories.
- (iv) Sid only having a life estate in Greenacre.
The correct answer is: i, ii, and iv only.
The items that rendered the title unmarketable in this scenario are:
- (i) The city ordinance prohibiting houses from being erected within three feet of the side lot line.
- (ii) The private recorded restriction requiring all homes in the area be two stories.
- (iv) Sid only having a life estate in Greenacre.
The correct answer is: i, ii, and iv only.
*. A man bought a small hotel in a community that, according to media reports at the time, was poised to become a fashionable tourist destination. He financed the purchase with a mortgage loan from a bank. The mortgage note included a power of sale clause that allowed the bank to sell the property in a non-judicial foreclosure in the event of a default. The hotel owner spends two years trying to develop the property, but the weak economy and some natural disasters make his venture a loss. The hotel has declined in value by approximately *%. The hotel owner is unable to make the payments on the mortgage, and the bank sells the property pursuant to the power-of-sale clause. The hotel is not sold at a public sale, but is sold to a local resident for fair market value. The fair market value is significantly less than the balance due on the mortgage, so the bank pursues the former hotel owner for the deficiency. Can the bank obtain a deficiency judgment?
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The bank may be able to obtain a deficiency judgment in Maryland. Here are some key points to consider:
- Maryland law allows lenders to pursue deficiency judgments after a foreclosure sale if the sale proceeds don't cover the mortgage balance.
- The bank must follow specific procedures to obtain a deficiency judgment.
Would you like more information on the specific procedures the bank must follow in Maryland?
The bank may be able to obtain a deficiency judgment in Maryland. Here are some key points to consider:
- Maryland law allows lenders to pursue deficiency judgments after a foreclosure sale if the sale proceeds don't cover the mortgage balance.
- The bank must follow specific procedures to obtain a deficiency judgment.
Would you like more information on the specific procedures the bank must follow in Maryland?
Which of these is the correct naswer ? Yes, because the sale price was less than the balance due on the mortgage.
Yes, because the sale price was the fair price.
No, because the deficiency was not pursued at the same time as the foreclosure.
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The correct answer is: No, because the deficiency was not pursued at the same time as the foreclosure.
In Maryland, lenders must follow specific procedures, including pursuing the deficiency judgment in a timely manner, to successfully obtain it. If the deficiency was not pursued at the same time as the foreclosure, the bank may not be able to obtain a deficiency judgment.
The correct answer is: No, because the deficiency was not pursued at the same time as the foreclosure.
In Maryland, lenders must follow specific procedures, including pursuing the deficiency judgment in a timely manner, to successfully obtain it. If the deficiency was not pursued at the same time as the foreclosure, the bank may not be able to obtain a deficiency judgment.
*. In which of the following situations is title marketable?
Seller claims she acquired title by adverse possession, but has yet to bring a quiet title action.
Seller is conveying a fee simple absolute, but holds less that that estate.
Seller’s property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property.
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In the situations provided:
- If the seller claims title by adverse possession but hasn't brought a quiet title action, the title is not marketable.
- If the seller is conveying a fee simple absolute but holds less than that estate, the title is not marketable.
- If the property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property, the title can still be marketable as it doesn’t affect the title itself but imposes a use restriction.
Would you like assistance with any specific situation or further information on Maryland’s laws regarding marketable title?
In the situations provided:
- If the seller claims title by adverse possession but hasn't brought a quiet title action, the title is not marketable.
- If the seller is conveying a fee simple absolute but holds less than that estate, the title is not marketable.
- If the property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property, the title can still be marketable as it doesn’t affect the title itself but imposes a use restriction.
Would you like assistance with any specific situation or further information on Maryland’s laws regarding marketable title?
What is the correct answer - Seller claims she acquired title by adverse possession, but has yet to bring a quiet title action.
Seller is conveying a fee simple absolute, but holds less that that estate.
Seller’s property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property.
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The correct answer is:
- Seller’s property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property.
This is because the zoning ordinance imposes a use restriction but does not affect the title's marketability itself.
Do you need more details on marketable title and related laws in Maryland?
The correct answer is:
- Seller’s property is subject to a zoning ordinance that prevents construction on *% of the property.
This is because the zoning ordinance imposes a use restriction but does not affect the title's marketability itself.
Do you need more details on marketable title and related laws in Maryland?
*. Brea placed the following ad in her local newspaper: “House located at * Leaf Ave. for sale at $*,*.” Lee read the ad, visited the property, and talked with Brea. Lee and Brea orally agreed that Lee would purchase the home for $*,* and title would transfer to him within 90 days. Lee gave Brea a check for $*,* as an earnest money deposit. Lee signed the check, writing “$*,* purchase price for * Leaf Ave.” on the back of the check and Brea’s name on the payee line. Brea has not cashed the check. Which of the following is correct in most jurisdictions?
Brea cannot enforce the agreement because she did not sign the check.
Brea can enforce the agreement.
Lee can enforce the agreement.
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Lee can enforce the agreement.
In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, for the sale of real estate, the statute of frauds typically requires that the agreement be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. However, partial performance, such as payment of a deposit and taking possession of the property, might make the oral agreement enforceable.
Would you like more information on how the statute of frauds and partial performance works in Maryland?
Lee can enforce the agreement.
In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, for the sale of real estate, the statute of frauds typically requires that the agreement be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. However, partial performance, such as payment of a deposit and taking possession of the property, might make the oral agreement enforceable.
Would you like more information on how the statute of frauds and partial performance works in Maryland?
I got Brea can enforce the agreement - can this be right ?
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In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, an oral agreement for the sale of real estate usually requires a written and signed contract to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. However, partial performance, such as Lee paying the deposit and potentially taking possession, may make the oral agreement enforceable by Lee, not Brea.
Would you like more details on the Statute of Frauds and partial performance in Maryland?
In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, an oral agreement for the sale of real estate usually requires a written and signed contract to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. However, partial performance, such as Lee paying the deposit and potentially taking possession, may make the oral agreement enforceable by Lee, not Brea.
Would you like more details on the Statute of Frauds and partial performance in Maryland?
So what is the correct answer?
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The correct answer is that Lee can enforce the agreement. In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, partial performance like paying a deposit can make an otherwise unenforceable oral agreement valid. Would you like more details on how the Statute of Frauds and partial performance work in Maryland?
The correct answer is that Lee can enforce the agreement. In most jurisdictions, including Maryland, partial performance like paying a deposit can make an otherwise unenforceable oral agreement valid. Would you like more details on how the Statute of Frauds and partial performance work in Maryland?
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- Bane's check with the memo line indicating the property and price is not sufficient to meet the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real estate.
- The Statute of Frauds requires a more formal written agreement signed by both parties.
Would you like more details about the Statute of Frauds requirements?
- Bane's check with the memo line indicating the property and price is not sufficient to meet the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real estate.
- The Statute of Frauds requires a more formal written agreement signed by both parties.
Would you like more details about the Statute of Frauds requirements?
So what is the answer
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The correct answer is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This writing would not be sufficient to allow Bane to enforce the agreement because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
The correct answer is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: “Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*.” Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This writing would not be sufficient to allow Bane to enforce the agreement because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
I got this answer too - Bane sent the following email to Moe: “This writing confirms the terms of the sale of real property as between Moe and Bane for * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA for $*,*.” Bane included his electronic signature at the close of the email. I am confused now
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It sounds like you're dealing with a complex issue involving the Statute of Frauds. To clarify, here’s a summary:
- A check with a memo line generally does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds for real estate transactions.
- An email with an electronic signature can satisfy the Statute of Frauds under certain conditions, like the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) which is accepted in Maryland.
Would you like more information on how electronic signatures are treated in Maryland?
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex issue involving the Statute of Frauds. To clarify, here’s a summary:
- A check with a memo line generally does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds for real estate transactions.
- An email with an electronic signature can satisfy the Statute of Frauds under certain conditions, like the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) which is accepted in Maryland.
Would you like more information on how electronic signatures are treated in Maryland?
So what answer is it?
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The correct answer is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: "Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*." Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This is because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
Would you like more details on the Statute of Frauds requirements?
The correct answer is:
- Bane wrote a check to Moe for $*,*. In the memo line Bane wrote: "Greenacre; * Maple Street, Sacramento, CA; total price $*,*." Moe endorsed the check, signing on the back.
This is because a check with a memo line does not satisfy the Statute of Frauds requirement for a written contract for the sale of real property.
Would you like more details on the Statute of Frauds requirements?
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