Does the Statute of Frauds, a legal principle from the 1600s, still make sense in today's commercial world

Yes.  The Statute of Frauds still makes sense in today's commercial world.

Explanation:

The statute of frauds as a legal concept requires that certain contracts must be put in writing, especially contracts involving the sale of land, goods worth more than $500, and contracts lasting more than one year.  The statute acts as a defense to a breach of contract claim. In most states, a statute of frauds does not make a contract void but makes certain contracts voidable. This means that the contract remains valid and enforceable until one of the parties chooses to void the contract.

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explanation:

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