a. true or false It is not necessary to prove a contract to sell land by a writing when both parties admit in court that they entered into a contract. b. true or false Consideration must be a bargained for legal benefit for both of the parties to the contract. c. true or false A contact exists and can be enforced even where one side's alleged consideration was a past un-bargained for act that benefited the other party.

a. true or false It is not necessary to prove a contract to sell land by a writing when both parties admit in court that they entered into a contract. b. true or false Consideration must be a bargained for legal benefit for both of the parties to the contract. c. true or false A contact exists and can be enforced even where one side's alleged consideration was a past un-bargained for act that benefited the other party.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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