Contracts
Which element is NOT required for a valid real estate contract in Hawaii?
AMutual consent (offer and acceptance)
BConsideration
CWritten form for all contracts✓ Correct
DLegal purpose
Explanation
While the Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be in writing to be enforceable, an oral contract may technically exist. The essential elements of a valid contract are offer, acceptance, consideration, legal capacity, and legal purpose — not necessarily written form.
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