WHAT IF THE FACTS WERE DIFFERENT? Assume that the Harts received the $5,000 check the same day as Buffaloe and the Harts made their handshake agreement in the Harts' front yard. The following morning, before Buffaloe as able to pay for improvements, make insurance reimbursements to the Harts, or take actions to sell the property, the Harts returned the check to Buffaloe unendorsed. The Harts said they wanted to keep the barns for themselves. Buffaloe argues that a contract to sell the sheds to him was formed.. Did Buffaloe or Hart conduct partial performance of the handshake agreement? yes or no