Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

contract law

under Massachusetts Law can a oral promise be enforced ?


Asked on 6/30/08, 2:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: contract law

Generally, yes.

However, certain contracts/promises must be in writing in order to be enforceable, most notably promises regarding an interest in real property.

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Answered on 6/30/08, 9:30 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Re: contract law

Yes, unless it is a contract for real estate or a few other exceptions that require the contract be in writing.

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Answered on 7/01/08, 2:15 pm


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