Under which of the following circumstances would a partial-performance exception not apply?

A) Sale of a farm, but not the entire property.
B) Sale of a house, where the buyer has put down a 5% deposit.
C) Sale of a farm, where the buyer has paid for a new roof.
D) Sale of a house, where the seller gave keys to the buyer and the buyer has moved several large pieces of furniture into the garage.
E) Sale of a house, where the buyer has planted several trees before winter.

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Kaylee Francis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  B  E  Partial-performance exceptions typically apply when the buyer has taken significant actions that unequivocally indicate the existence of a contract, such as making improvements or taking possession. In option A, selling only part of a property may not meet this threshold. In option B, a small deposit alone may not be sufficient to demonstrate partial performance. In option E, planting trees might not be considered a significant enough action to indicate a contract.

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