Contracts
In Virginia, a purchase contract that the buyer has not yet signed but the seller has signed is legally:
AA binding contract on the seller
BAn offer that requires the buyer's acceptance to become a contract✓ Correct
CVoid because both parties must sign simultaneously
DEnforceable against the seller only
Explanation
A contract requires mutual assent — offer and acceptance by all parties. If only the seller has signed an offer submitted by the buyer, it remains an offer until the buyer accepts the seller's terms.
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