In Re the Parenting of M.M.K.

How courts have described this case

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• explaining that the statute of frauds is an affirmative defense that must be specifically pled pursuant to Ind. Trial Rule 8(C)
• observing that the identification of the purchaser and property description were reasonably definite
• emphasizing importance of mutual assent or meeting of the minds to contract formation
• “[T]he Statute of Frauds does not govern the formation of a contract but only the enforceability of contracts that have been formed.” (internal quotation marks omitted)
• court’s goal is to harmonize provisions and not render any portions ineffective or meaningless
• listing the basic requirements for a contract

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