Contracts
Under South Carolina law, which of the following is NOT a required element for a real estate contract to be enforceable?
AMutual assent (offer and acceptance)
BConsideration
CWritten form signed by both parties
DA notary public's acknowledgment✓ Correct
Explanation
While South Carolina's Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged, notarization is not required for enforceability. The basic elements are offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity.
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