(1)  No action may be brought upon any contract for the sale or other disposition of land, or any interest in land, unless the agreement upon which such action is brought, or some memorandum or note thereof, is in writing, and signed by the party to be charged or by some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized.

(2)  This section applies to contracts whenever made, and does not affect the law relating to part performance or sales by the Court.