Not in Irish law anyway -- a verbal contract can absolutely hold up in court. Anything including a recording or witness can corroborate this -- not a jot of ink

Not in Irish law anyway -- a verbal contract can absolutely hold up in court. Anything including a recording or witness can corroborate this -- not a jot of ink or paper required for enforcement. Still a good idea as writing is just simply a useful flexible and convenient storage mechanism but there are a lot of nuances beyond your 'if it's not written down it doesn't count' sentiment.