Contracts
A bilateral contract is one in which:
AOnly one party makes a promise
BBoth parties make enforceable promises to each other✓ Correct
CNeither party is bound until a condition is met
DThe contract is unwritten
Explanation
A bilateral contract involves mutual promises by both parties. A typical real estate purchase contract is bilateral: the buyer promises to pay and the seller promises to convey title.
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