Contracts
In Minnesota, the term 'meeting of the minds' in contract law means:
ABoth parties have the same attorney
BMutual assent—both parties have agreed to the same terms✓ Correct
CThe parties have discussed the contract verbally
DBoth parties have read and understand the contract
Explanation
Meeting of the minds (mutual assent) requires that both parties to a contract agree to the same terms—offer and acceptance on identical terms. Without a meeting of the minds, there is no enforceable contract. A counteroffer breaks the original meeting of the minds and proposes new terms.
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