Explain the what the Statute of Frauds is, when the Statute of Frauds applies in contract law generally, and what policies the Statute of Frauds is designed to serve.

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Case Study Paper Assignment Instructions

Overview

One of the important legal doctrines you studied in this Module: Week is the Statute of Frauds. The Statute of Frauds is sometimes seen as a controversial legal rule. This assignment will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the Statute of Frauds, apply that understanding by explaining its role in a legal decision, evaluate the value of the doctrine of the Statute of Frauds in contract law, and develop your ability to analyze and write within the conventions of the legal profession.  This assignment takes the form of a legal memo, a common form of document in the legal profession. A Legal Memorandum Template has been provided to you in the Case Study Paper Resources section within the Case Study Paper Assignment page.

Instructions

For this assignment:

  • You must prepare a memo that is 2–3 single-spaced pages in current Bluebook format. You must also include at least 2 references from the course textbook, case law, or other legal authority sources in Bluebook format.
  • Explain the what the Statute of Frauds is, when the Statute of Frauds applies in contract law generally, and what policies the Statute of Frauds is designed to serve.
  • Explain how the Statute of Frauds was applied in the court’s decision in Boone v. Coe, 153 Ky. 233, 154 S.W. 900, 901 (1913). State whether you agree with or disagree with the court’s decision and justify your decision.  Discuss whether there is a moral basis for the Statute of Frauds doctrine. Include in your discussion whether the Statute of Frauds encourages the integrity and sanctity of promise-making and promise-keeping. Justify your conclusion with legal and biblical principles.
  • Write your paper in the form of legal office memo, using the template provided. Ensure that your memo is well organized and logical. Write for clarity, develop your position fully, and use the legal terminology you encounter correctly. Proofread carefully before submitting your final product.

 

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.