Question

verbal contracts are generally discouraged because ______.
a. there are usually no witnesses to a verbal contract
b. without a physical signature, they can be very difficult to enforce
c. unlike in a written contract, people can easily lie in a verbal contract
d. verbal contracts usually lack the detail necessary to produce a formal contract
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To determine why verbal contracts are discouraged, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Witnesses aren't the main reason for discouraging verbal contracts.
• Option b: The lack of a physical signature makes enforcement hard (e.g., proving terms), which is a key issue with verbal contracts.
• Option c: Lying isn't a primary reason for discouragement; the focus is on enforceability.
• Option d: While details can be an issue, the core problem is enforceability due to no physical record (like a signature), making option b more accurate.

Answer:

b. without a physical signature, they can be very difficult to enforce