Chapter 11: Contracts Flashcards
A contract is an _____ between 2 or more parties to do or not do a particular thing.
agreement
Oral contracts are also known as _____ contracts.
parol
true/false: Valid oral and written contracts can be enforced in court.
true
The five essential elements of an enforceable real estate contract are (COLIC):
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
Competent parties Offer and acceptance Legality In writing Consideration
An _____ contract is one in which all terms and conditions are specified and agreed to by the parties.
express
An _____ contract exists when some or all of the terms or conditions can be assumed by the nature of the agreement.
implied
A _____ contract is one in which both of the parties mutually agree to be bound to performance.
bilateral
A _____ contract is one in which only one party agrees to be bound to performance.
unilateral
When all parties have performed, the contract has been _____.
executed
The party making the offer is the _____ and the party receiving is the _____.
offeror
offeree
A contract is created when one party accepts the offer of another and the acceptance is ______ to the offeror.
communicated
The ________ requires a contract to be in writing to be enforceable.
Statute of Frauds
The Statute of Frauds _____ make an oral real estate sales contract invalid or illegal.
does not - only unenforceable
An exception to the Statute of Frauds exists when a buyer makes a ______ AND either ______ or ______.
partial payment
takes possession
makes improvements
Offers can be terminated by (WILD CARD):
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
Withdrawal Insanity Lapse of time Death Counteroffer Acceptance Rejection Destruction of property
true/false: Acknowledgement is necessary if documents are to be recorded in public record.
true
A _____ contract is one that is wholly written and under seal.
formal
Contracts can be terminated by (BRRLAP):
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
- _____
Breach Renunciation Revocation Lapse of time Abandonment Performance
If a contract is breached, parties can be sued for _______, _______, or _______.
cancellation
specific performance
damages
_____ damages are those agreed upon in the contract.
Liquidated