Sal buys a farm from her lifelong friend, Fred. She pays $12,000 per year for fifteen years. She trusts Fred, so she does not put the deal in writing. Ten years later, Fred sells the same property to Nell (on a written contract), who evicts Sal. Sal sues Fred. Why won't a court enforce the contract between Sal and Fred?

A. The Statute of Frauds
B. The undue influence rule
C. The duress rule
D. The unconscionability rule


Answer: A

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