If you have concluded an oral agreement and it has not been drawn up in writing, it is nevertheless applicable. Be sure to check your state`s laws or fraud law if you`re not sure whether or not you need a written agreement. The contractual conditions must not be presented in a vague, incomplete or incorrect manner. In other words, there should be an agreement on the parties, the obligations of each party, the price to be paid and the object of the contract. The conditions between the aunt and the nephew are very clear; The aunt lends the nephew $200 to buy a new tire (and nothing else) on the condition that he returns the $200 to her at some point (for example.B. if he receives his next paycheck). Oral agreements are as legally enforceable as written agreements. However, you may encounter problems if you have to prove the existence of the agreement. Just like the aunt in our imaginary scenario, you`re probably better off documenting an agreement in writing. To sue someone for violating an oral contract, you must prove that a binding agreement has been reached. There are four fundamental elements of a legally binding oral or written contract: to prosecute someone for infringement, first check the fraud law to make sure you have a valid contract.

For example, contracts for goods valued at more than $500 must be in writing to be considered valid. . . .