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A seller in Lawton, Oklahoma accepts a buyer's offer and both parties sign a written purchase contract. Three days later, before closing, the seller discovers that the buyer is the seller's estranged sibling and attempts to void the contract. The seller claims no valid contract exists because of the family relationship. Under Oklahoma law, which statement is correct?

Correct Answer

B) The contract is valid and enforceable because family relationship alone is not a legal ground to void a real estate contract

Under Oklahoma contract law, a valid contract requires offer, acceptance, consideration, competent parties, and a lawful purpose. Family relationship between buyer and seller is not a legal impediment to contract formation or enforcement. The contract meets all required elements and is fully enforceable. The seller's personal dissatisfaction with the buyer's identity is not a recognized ground for avoidance.

Answer Options
A
The contract is voidable because family members cannot contract with each other for real property in Oklahoma
B
The contract is valid and enforceable because family relationship alone is not a legal ground to void a real estate contract
C
The contract is void because the seller lacked full knowledge of the buyer's identity at the time of acceptance
D
The contract is voidable at the seller's option because OREC rules prohibit undisclosed related-party transactions

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Related Concepts

A financing contingency makes the purchase contract conditional upon the buyer obtaining mortgage approval within a specified time period. If the buyer cannot secure financing, they can cancel the contract and receive their earnest money back.

An inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the property professionally inspected within a specified time frame and to negotiate repairs or cancel the contract based on the findings.

Liquidated damages are a predetermined amount of money specified in the contract that the non-breaching party is entitled to receive if the other party breaches. In real estate, the earnest money deposit typically serves as liquidated damages.

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