Because the agreement was made orally, the court held it unenforceable under the statute of frauds.

Many business agreements that might otherwise be enforceable become invalid under the statutes of frauds unless they are memorialized in writing.

When a dispute arose, she consulted the statute book to see if any law directly applied.

The junior barrister spent long nights in the library, consulting the statute books to strengthen her arguments.

The research assistant consulted the statutes at large to verify when the new amendments were enacted.

The coastline stretches over 2,000 statute miles, offering diverse habitats and breathtaking views along its length.

Under the state's slayer statute, anyone who intentionally kills a relative is barred from inheriting that person's estate.

Several states have updated their slayer statutes to prevent killers from profiting from inheritance.

The committee reviewed several statute laws to ensure they complied with constitutional standards.

The executor relied on the nonclaim statute to bar creditors from presenting late claims against the estate.