Contracts Essay Ele Flashcards
Offer
An offer is an outward manifestation to enter into a contract with specific terms communicated to an offeree. Offers are generally revocable until an offeree accepts or begins performance.
Merchant’s Firm Offers
When provided in writing must be rejected within 10 days or are considered agreed.
Acceptance
Acceptance is an outward manifestation of intent to enter into contract by words or performance. Acceptance can be in any reasonable manner.
Bargain for Consideration
A bargain for consideration requires a legal detriment or benefit between parties
Selection of Law
Contracts involving goods are governed by UCC-2. Good are any tangible and movable item. Contracts involving property and services are governed under Common Law.
Pathing
Choice of Law
Contract Formation
Modification
Defenses
Breach
Breaches
A minor breach occurs when contractual obligations are left undone but a party still received the benefit of the bargain.
A material breach occurs when then breach is so substantial that the party does not receive the benefit of the bargain.