Wyoming Contracts
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Contract law questions on the Wyoming real estate exam test both general contract principles and Wyoming-specific transaction requirements. The Wyoming Real Estate Commission tests how Wyoming contract law applies to purchase agreements, counteroffers, contingencies, and earnest money disputes. Pay close attention to offer and acceptance mechanics, how counteroffers extinguish prior offers, and the specific timelines under Wyoming law for earnest money handling and contingency resolution. These are areas where candidates who studied nationally often apply the right concept but the wrong WY-specific timeframe or rule.
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Q1. In Wyoming, a real estate sales contract must be in writing under the:
Explanation
Wyoming's Statute of Frauds (Wis. Stat. § 1-23-105) requires contracts for the sale of real property to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged in order to be legally enforceable.
Q2. A Wyoming seller accepts a buyer's offer that is contingent on the buyer selling their current home within 45 days. If the buyer's home does not sell within 45 days, the buyer may:
Explanation
A home sale contingency allows the buyer to terminate and recover earnest money if their current property does not sell within the contingency period. The deadline is a condition precedent to closing.
Q3. An option contract in Wyoming gives the optionee the:
Explanation
An option contract gives the optionee the exclusive right (but not the obligation) to purchase the property at an agreed price within a specified time period. If the option is not exercised, it expires.
Q4. In Wyoming, earnest money is best characterized as:
Explanation
Earnest money is a deposit made by the buyer to demonstrate good faith and intent to purchase. It is held in escrow and applied to the purchase price at closing or handled per contract terms if the deal falls through.
Q5. A Wyoming contract clause stating that the seller will pay for any defects discovered in the first year after closing is called a:
Explanation
A warranty clause is a contractual promise by the seller to stand behind the property condition for a specified period. It is distinct from a title warranty and relates to the physical condition of the property.
Q6. Under Wyoming law, a contract that requires the performance of an illegal act is:
Explanation
A contract with an illegal purpose or that requires an illegal act is void ab initio (from the beginning) and has no legal effect. Courts will not enforce illegal contracts.
Q7. A Wyoming buyer submits an offer that the seller counters with a higher price. The original offer is now:
Explanation
A counteroffer constitutes a rejection of the original offer and a new offer. The original offer is terminated and the buyer is under no obligation to accept the counteroffer.
Q8. A Wyoming real estate contract contains an 'as-is' clause. This means the buyer:
Explanation
An as-is clause means the seller will not make repairs, but the buyer retains the right to inspect. The buyer may still terminate based on inspection results if there is an inspection contingency.
Q9. In Wyoming, liquidated damages clauses in a purchase contract typically provide that:
Explanation
A liquidated damages clause specifies that if the buyer defaults, the seller retains the earnest money deposit as the agreed-upon remedy, eliminating the need to prove actual damages.
Q10. A Wyoming property closes on June 15. The buyer's loan locks at 6.75% for 30 days from June 1. What happens if closing is delayed until July 5?
Explanation
Rate locks expire at the agreed-upon date. If closing is delayed beyond the lock period, the buyer may need to pay a lock extension fee or accept the current market rate, which could be higher.
Q11. A Wyoming land contract (contract for deed) differs from a traditional sale because:
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