Under the Statute of Frauds, which contract requires a writing?

• A. A Service contracts that can be completed in less than a year
• B. B Personal property transactions under $500
• C. C Interests in real property
• D. D A contract for sale of goods under $500

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that real property interests always require a writing under the Statute of Frauds. When a contract actually transfers or encumbers land—such as a sale of real estate, a mortgage, or a long-term lease—the agreement must be in writing and signed to be enforceable. This writing helps ensure clear evidence of the terms, including who’s involved, what property is involved, and the price or rent.

That’s why this option is the best fit: it involves an interest in real property, which by rule must have a written contract. The other scenarios don’t universally require written form under the Statute of Frauds—services that can be completed within a year can be oral, while many sales of goods under a certain dollar amount don’t require writing (goods over that amount do). If the goods contract were for a price at or above the threshold, or the service couldn’t be completed within a year, then a writing would be needed.