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Question 1
What are the four essential elements required for a valid real estate contract in California?
Answer: A valid contract requires: (1) competent parties, (2) mutual consent (offer and acceptance), (3) lawful object, and (4) sufficient consideration.
Question 2
What is the legal term for a contract that appears valid on its surface but can be voided by one of the parties due to a defect?
Answer: A voidable contract is one that can be affirmed or rejected by the party with the right to do so, such as a contract signed by a minor.
Question 3
Under the California Statute of Frauds, which type of real estate contract MUST be in writing to be enforceable?
Answer: Any contract for the sale or transfer of real property, or a lease exceeding one year, must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds.
Question 4
What distinguishes an 'executed' contract from an 'executory' contract?
Answer: An executed contract is one where all parties have fully performed their obligations, while an executory contract is one where some performance by one or both parties still remains to be completed.
Question 5
What legal remedy allows a court to compel a party to perform their obligations under a real estate contract?
Answer: Specific performance is a legal remedy unique to real estate that compels a breaching party to complete the transaction, because each parcel of land is considered unique.