Every contract for the leasing for a longer period than one year or for the sale of any lands or any interest in lands is void unless the contract or some note or memorandum thereof expressing the consideration is in writing and subscribed by the party by whom the lease or sale is to be made.
Source: R.S. p. 339, § 8. G.L. § 1258. G.S. § 1517. R.S. 08: § 2662. C.L. § 5107. CSA: C. 71, § 8. CRS 53: § 59-1-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 59-1-8.