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National 5
n5 chapter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Purpose of purchase contract | copy of the buyers offer upon acceptance, becomes legally binding contract escrow instructions |
| Offer | invitation to enter into contract |
| Counter offer | new offer with language from previous offer. kills previous offer |
| Earnest money | good faith money to seller to show intention to complete sale |
| Contingency clause | sale contingent upon certain event. failure to fulfill = void contract (improvements, inspections, mortgage) |
| Liquidated damages | amount pre-determined by parties as total amount of compens. one should receive if other breaches contract |
| Specific performance | court order to enforce terms of contract |