Civil Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.15

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Mr. P offered to sell his Manila Polo Club shares to Ms. Q for P2,500,000.00. Ms. Q accepted on the condition that their agreement will not take effect until after one (1) year. Mr. P then acceded and both of them shook hands. Excited about the prospect of acquiring Mr. P's shares, Ms. Q approached the former and offered to pay him an earnest money equivalent to 1% of the purchase price, which Mr. P accepted. After one (1) year, Ms. Q approached Mr. P seeking the enforcement of their agreement for Mr. P to sell his shares to her. Mr. P refused to honor their agreement, claiming that the same was covered by the Statute of Frauds because it was not reduced into writing and hence, unenforceable. Is the position of Mr. P correct? Explain. (3%)

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