Answer: Statute of Frauds
Explanation:
The statute of frauds is a legal concept whereby it is required that certain forms of contracts have to be executed in writing. In this case, when there is a breach of the contract by one of the parties that are involved, then a the defendant can raise the statute of fraud as a defense.
In the question, we are told that Macro Marketing, Inc., and National Food Corporation (NFC) discuss the terms of a contract. Macro then faxes NFC a memo on Macro's letterhead that summarizes the items on which they agreed, including a two-year term. Then, Macro begins to perform, but NFC refuses to pay. Macro then files a suit to collect but NFC claims that there is no contract. It should be noted that the transaction between Macro and NFC falls within the statute of fraud
