Chapter 12 - B3 Flashcards
Implied contract
Creating a contract with our actions and contract. Leases or less than a year cannot be implied
Bilateral contract
Two sided. Both sides are obligated. Exclusive right to sell. Seller has to pay. Realtor has to sell.
Unilateral contract
Only one person is obligated. Ex: buyer has an option to buy at a set price. Ex; open listing
Executory contract
A contract where terms and conditions have not been met. Ex: anything in escrow is executory.
Expressed contract
Agree to the terms and conditions. Can be verbal or in writing.
Optionee
Buyer
Optioner
Seller
Equitable title
Buyer owns equitable title
Executed contract
Both parties fulfill all obligations. Once its executed, the buyer owns legal title
Valid
Means legal, binding, enforceable. If someone dies the contract is valid. Its the estate responsibility to fulfill the contract if seller dies. Bad broker sucks, its still a valid contract
Void
When there’s something illegal. Which means it never existed.
Voidable
Is rescindable by one of the parties. Typically not the party in the breach. Its voidable against the incompetent party.
Unenforceable
Missing signatures. If seller never signed it, can she sell the property? Yes
Spouse- if one spouse does sign.
Also missing legal description.
Also verbal real estate contracts.
Could seller and buyer have a verbal contract? Yes. It is not void. Not valid. Not Voidable. It is Unenforceable.
Illusory contract
Appears to be a contract but not.
Duress, collusion, menace
Seller tells buyer if you dont sign the contract ill break your knee.
Statue of fraud
All real estate contracts must be in writing. This statue cannot be forgery.
Exceptions
Statue of fraud exception - Leases of one year or less can be valid.
Equal dignity rule
The authority given to an agent has to be in writing
Forgery
Statute of fraud cannot be forgery.
Parol evidence rule
Written proceeds oral. The written agreement over the oral agreement.
Competent parties
Individuals- natural persons who are 18years and over 18years. Under 18 are incompetent.
Legally Married couple or community
Incompetent
Individuals- natural persons who are under 18years.
Any person who is sober while signing contract. Liquor, medication, illicit
Remember this point
The judge can only say if party are incompetent.
Infancy
You have to be 18 otherwise you are considered infancy