The ...(scheme) is the initial proposal to start the process of a contractoffer2 characteristics for a valid offer: ...(list them)(1) willingness to enter into contract, (2) definite and certain terms2 characteristics for a valid offer: (1) ..., (2) definite and certain termswillingness to enter into contract2 characteristics for a valid offer: (1) willingness to enter into contract, (2) ...definite and certain terms...(term) is what the accepting party will receive for accepting and satisfying the terms of the offerconsiderationConsideration is what the accepting party will receive for ...(doing this)accepting and satisfying the terms of the offerConsideration is what ...(this entity) will receive for accepting and satisfying the terms of the offerthe accepting partyConsideration ...(does/doesn't) have to be moneydoesn'tConsideration must be ...(this characteristic)something of valueA promise to NOT do something ...(can/cannot) be a form of considerationcannot...(term) means that the party that the offer was made to has to sign and return the agreementacceptanceAcceptance means that ...(this entity) to has to sign and return the agreementthe party that the offer was madeAcceptance means that the party that the offer was made to has to ...(do this)sign and return the agreementThe offer can specify what the party has to do to ...(accomplish this contract step)accept the contractOral contracts ...(can/cannot) be enforceablecanIt is better to have the contract in ...(this form) so that it is much easier to defendwritten formWhen parties make an express contract, it is explicit that they are ...(doing this)making an agreementWhen parties make a(n) ...(kind of) contract, it is explicit that they are making an agreementexpressA(n) ...(kind of) contract is one indicated by facts or by the lawimpliedAn implied contract is a contract implied from ...(these things)facts or from the law