D. Form of Contract (5/98) There is no requirement that a contract be in writing, that it be dated, or that it be signed by either party.See footnote 1 It can be entirely oral, or it can be partly oral and partly in writing. A contract can be made of several different documents if the parties intended that their agreement would include the various documents together.
Footnote: 1 Unless the Statute of Frauds or some other statute applies and requires that a particular agreement be in writing.
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