Contracts
In New Mexico, a purchase contract for real property that lacks 'meeting of the minds' on essential terms is:
AValid because both parties signed
BNot enforceable due to a lack of mutual assent on material terms✓ Correct
CAutomatically extended by the broker
DBinding only on the seller
Explanation
A valid contract requires 'meeting of the minds'—both parties must agree on the essential terms (price, property, parties) with the same intent. Without mutual assent, there is no binding contract.
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