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Types of Contracts Flashcards

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Two types of contracts:

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express or implied

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express

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written or stated

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implied

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actions or evidence

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Contracts can be:

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unilateral/bilateral
unilateral - binds only one party….If then contract
bilateral - binds both parties - exchange of promises

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Example of unilateral contract

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Option

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Option Contract

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Option to purchase within a definite time period at a definite price

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Option exercised-

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contract becomes bilateral

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Bilateral contract

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exchange of promises, which bind both parties

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Required elements of a contract:

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Competent Parties - sane, sober consenting adults
Offer Acceptance - mutual agreement or consent w/o qualifications
Legal Purpose - legality of object
In writing - Statute of Frauds
Consideration - something of value (payment or promise) in exchange for what is being offered

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Is a contract valid w/o being in writing

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Yes, but not enforceable

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Executed vs executory

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Executed/fully executed - all terms/conditions have been met & carried out.

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Executory

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contract signed but not carried out

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Valid/void

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Valid -meet the requirements without in writing
Void/invalid - no binding effect on the parties who made it - (documented insane)

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Voidable/unenforceable

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one party has the right to withdraw (a minor, someone who signed under duress, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and injured party)

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unenforceable

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absent of statue of frauds

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Termination, rescission, & breach of contract -

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contract can be terminated for any of several reasons, including bankruptcy or foreclosure

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mutual rescission

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parties agree to cancellation, the contract is terminated

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default

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non-performance of a duty under a contract

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Liquidated damages

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money damages set out in the contract

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Punitive damages

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punish the defaulting party

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compensatory damages

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set to cover the actual injury or economic loss

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Sellers Options if Buyer Default:

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keep earnest money
Hold other party to his duties through a suit of performance - ask the court to force the buyer to buy the property
sue for money damages - money damages are both actual/compensatory and punitive
decide on mutual rescission - release the buyer

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Buyer options if the seller default:

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mutual rescission and recover the earnest money
hold the other party to his duties through specific performance - ask court to force the seller to sell
Sue for money damages

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All contracts that relate to the transfer of any interest in real estate must be

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in writing to be forceable

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Time is of essence

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clause in contract that allows each party to hold other to strict performance by the date specified

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Contract

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becomes voidable at the option of the other party

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Offer

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properly completed form with a price less than, equal to, or more than the seller’s asking price & signed by the buyer

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Purchase Agreement

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offer may be called purchase agmt

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counteroffer

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actually a rejection of the offer presentation of a new offer

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Earnest Money

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isn’t necessary in a sales contract, it is not consideration

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Real estate sales contract Earnest Money

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will be the liquidated damages if the buyer defaults

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contingency

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a condition that hasn’t been met

33
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installment Sale

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is not the same as an installment contract

34
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installment sale

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is one where the sales price is paid in installments,

35
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Principal-Agent relationship

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is a fiduciary relationship

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Common Law of Agency

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governs the relationship between broker and his principal.

37
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principal

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is often referred to as the client

38
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as licensees in agency relationships

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must treat all parties with honesty and fairness

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Two levels of responsibility

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Public - honesty, integrity, fairness, disclosure of material facts, and accounting of funds held.

Agent does not support or defend a customer’s interest

Fiduciary responsibility - put the interest of your client first, give full disclosure to your client

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Ratification

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occurs when a principal accepts actions that were not authorized by the agent agreement

41
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Level of Agency:

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Universal - represent client in all matters both business and personal

General - gives the agent power to bind his principal in a particular trade or business. (is the power to sign a legally binding agreement in the name of your principal)

Limited power of attorney can be used to create general agency (Owner - Property Manager) (Broker - Sales Agent)

Special or limited agency gives the agent the power to perform only specific acts and no others.

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Duties of the Parties In an agency relationship

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CRIP
Compensation - pay the commission when earned
Reimbursement - repay approved expenses
Indemnification - defend the agent when the agent acts on the client’s instruction
Performance - comply with the written agreement

43
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An agent’s duties to his principal

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OLD CAR
Obedience - adhere to given instructions
Loyalty - (considered the agent’s primary or most important duty) place your client’s best interest first
Disclosure - reveal all known facts, give non-legal advice and opinions
Confidentiality - protect the private information of your client
Accounting - handle funds with care. (easiest duty of a dual agent
Reasonable Care - protect the property and legal interest of your client

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Negligence

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is carelessness

45
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Agency coupled with an interest

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agent is also the seller or the buyer

46
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contract for deed

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buyer - vendee
seller - vendor

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