And even though contracts are infinitely varied in length, terms, and complexity, all contracts must contain these six essential elements. Offer. Acceptance. Awareness. Consideration. Capacity. Legality.
You are required to be given a three day right to cancel a home repair contract if: the sale of services or merchandise involves $25 or more, and • the contract is signed when the salesperson or contractor is physically present in your residence.
The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent , expressed by a valid offer and acceptance ; adequate consideration ; capacity ; and legality .
The different forms of breach of contract as well as remedies for breach of contract will also be briefly discussed. A contract will only be legally binding upon the contracting parties if the following requirements are complied with: consensus, contractual capacity, certainty, possibility, legality and formalities.