Jim and Sue were going to be married and were very much in love. Before the wedding date, they went out for coffee and orally agreed to how the marital assets would be split if they divorced. Four years later they divorced. Jim attempted to enforce their oral prenuptial agreement. What will be the result?

A. It will be enforced as there is consideration.

B. It will not be enforced due to the statute of frauds.

C. It will not be enforced as it violates public policy.

D. It will be enforced as there was a meeting of the minds.

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Carmen Chan

12 November, 13:28

Jim and Sue were going to be married and were very much in love. Before the wedding date, they went out for coffee and orally agreed to how the marital assets would be split if they divorced. Four years later they divorced. Jim attempted to enforce their oral prenuptial agreement. What will be the result?

A. It will be enforced as there is consideration.

B. It will not be enforced due to the statute of frauds.

C. It will not be enforced as it violates public policy.

D. It will be enforced as there was a meeting of the minds.

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Catherine Mcintyre · Answer 1

B. It will not be enforced due to the statute of frauds.

Explanation:

Jim and Sue ''orally agreed to how the marital assets would be split if they divorced'', but however did not sign any agreement that makes the contract valid. Thus, the contract will not be enforced due to the statute of frauds. A statute of frauds, simply means a contract without sufficient written evidence agreed and signed by parties to the contract.