[Solved] A & B entered into an oral contract of sale of A’s car worth P4.5M where the object was supposed to be delivered upon payment of the price. When A went to B’s house to pay the price, the latter refused to sell hence, a complaint for specific performance was filed by A. will the complaint prosper?

Q.	A & B entered into an oral contract of sale of A’s car worth P4.5M where the object was supposed to be delivered upon payment of the price. When A went to B’s house to pay the price, the latter refused to sell hence, a complaint for specific performance was filed by A. will the complaint prosper?
A.	The complaint will not prosper because the contract is not enforceable as it is not in writing.
B.	The complaint will prosper because a contract can be valid in whatever form it may be entered into.
C.	The complaint will not prosper because the contract is void as it was not put into writing.
D.	The complaint will prosper because of the principle of mutuality of contracts.
Answer» A. The complaint will not prosper because the contract is not enforceable as it is not in writing.

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