Contracts
Under California law, which of the following is NOT a required element for a valid real estate contract?
AOffer and acceptance (mutual consent)
BConsideration
CWritten form witnessed by a notary✓ Correct
DLawful object
Explanation
Valid contracts require mutual consent, consideration, capacity, and lawful object. While California's Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be in writing, notarization is NOT a required element for contract validity (it is required for recordation of deeds, not contracts).
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