The news reports that a nurse "contracted over the telephone" to distribute narcotics. Under contract law is that a correct statement?
1. Yes, the contract agreement can be verbal or written.
2. Only if something of value, like money, is offered as compensation
3. If both parties understand the terms and meaning of the contract
4. No, contracts must fulfill a lawful purpose.
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Rationale: The fact that this is a verbal agreement is not significant.
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