Contract Vocab Flashcards
Unilateral
One sided-offer-option
Bilateral
Promises made by two parties- two sided
Duress
Contract signed under threat- elder abuse
Express Contract
Contract in writing expressing terms
Implied Contract
An agreement based on actions of parties
Executory Contract
Contract in which something remains to be done
Closing
Executed Contract
Closed Contract
Execute
To sign contract
Addendum
Something added to printed contract to request other things buyer wants like closing cost
Amendment
Mend Contract after creation (change closing date)
Void Contract
One that did not meet requirements of a valid contract (forged name)
Voidable Contract
One that appears to be valid, but may be voided like a minor signing it
Minor
Alabama must be 19 or 18 and married to sign contract
Earnest Money
Earnest put up earnest money to show he is earnest about deal- not required for valid contract
Breach of Contract
One party failed to perform (buyer gets cold feet)