Accepting an offer to do something that you are already legally obligated to do does not make a valid contract.  

An offer is deemed accepted when the written acceptance is placed in the U.S. Mail or with a mail carrier service.

John wants to sell his car and tells his cousin, Kelly that he will take $5,000 for it.  Kelly doesn’t want it, but Leon is listening to their conversation and says he will buy it for $5,000.  John and Leon have a contract.

Ordinarily, a court will not consider whether a contract is fair or unfair.

A promise based on a party’s past performance is not consideration.

An agreement that calls for the commission of a civil wrong is illegal and void.

Which of the following is NOT an element of negligence?

An agreement or contract that is manifested by words, either written or oral.

Carlos offers to give Jeremy $100,000 to be in a movie that he is making.  Jeremy tells Carlos that he agrees and will do it for the $100,000.  Before they can have a written contract prepared, Jeremy changes his mind.  Carlos and Jeremy have a valid contract without a written contract.

A noncompete clause in a contract may be held invalid because of vagueness concerning the duration and geographic area of the restriction.