Contracts
In Louisiana, 'mutual consent' as required for a valid contract means:
ABoth parties sign the same document in the same location
BGenuine agreement by both parties — offer and acceptance without error, fraud, or duress✓ Correct
CThe LREC's approval of the contract terms
DA verbal agreement confirmed by a handshake
Explanation
Mutual consent (meeting of the minds) requires genuine agreement by both parties — a valid offer accepted without mistake, fraud, duress, or undue influence. Both parties must freely and genuinely agree to the same terms.
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