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What is an Importance Contract Formation in Business Law??

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What is an Importance Contract Formation in Business Law??

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When drafting a business contract, it is important to understand the basics of contract law in case a dispute erupts.

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The basic principles of contract formation are:

principles

of 

contract formation

Cooling-Off

Periods

Void Contracts

Voidable Contracts

Contract Parties

Cooling-Off

Periods

Void Contracts

Basic Formation

Requirements

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Basic Formation Requirements

Basic Formation Requirements can cause problems when, for example, 

a purchase order is confirmed through the exchange of emails 

whose texts lack any clear statements indicating offer or 

acceptance. 

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Cooling-Off Periods

The laws of most states allow a buyer of consumer goods to cancel the contract within 72 hours after signing it without stating a reason. These laws

are designed to protect consumers from high-pressure

sales tactics. In effect, a consumer contract in those states is not formed until 72 hours after it is signed by the buyer. These laws typically do not apply to contracts between

merchants.

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Void Contracts

A contract is considered void if no true agreement ever occurred or if enforcing the contract would be contrary to public policy.

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Voidable Contracts

Voidable contracts are contracts that may be canceled by one party at any 

time. Although a contract is formed, it binds only one party.

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Contract Parties

the parties to a business contract are not individuals but limited liability entities such as corporations and LLCs.

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PPT Based On Data From Lowell Milken Institute

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PPT Based On Data From Lowell Milken Institute