Contracts
The 'meeting of the minds' (mutual assent) required for an Indiana real estate contract requires that both parties:
AAgree verbally before a written contract
BAgree to the same terms at the same time — offer and mirror-image acceptance✓ Correct
CHave their attorneys review the contract
DEach understand the technical legal terms
Explanation
Mutual assent means both parties must agree to the same terms — the acceptance must match the offer exactly (mirror image). Any variation creates a counteroffer, not acceptance.
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