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Practice question: Unenforceable Contracts

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under Article 1405, which conduct can ratify a contract infringing the Statute of Frauds?
  1. A stranger refuses to discuss it.
  2. The claimant privately thinks it is valid.
  3. A newspaper comments on the parties.
  4. The party accepts benefits under it.
  5. A witness changes address.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, articles 1317,1356–1358 and 1403–1408.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/aug2023/gr_259469_2023.html — Aliguyon v Dummang, GR 259469, August 30 2023, main opinion: Statute of Frauds and partially executed contracts.

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