"Malcolm Hoar" wrote


Not really since both parties to the dispute actually agree
on that particular point. Nothing needs to be proved there!

For the purposes of discussion here, I propose that we are talking apples
and oranges. Yes, oral contracts are binding and enforceable, but probably
only when witnesses are present. Other than that, it's one person's word
against the other. And yes, we do make oral contracts all the time, a
"gentleman's agreement" sealed with a handshake. Time once was when you
could stake your life on the deal made, but times have changed, and people
have changed. Taking someone to court or suing someone over an oral
agreement made between two people would be something I don't believe would
have high success rate.

Steve