Contracts Law

1. Types of Contracts
   1. Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts
      1. Bilateral Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Offer and Acceptance in Bilateral Contracts
         3. Examples and Common Uses
      2. Unilateral Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Formation and Acceptance
         3. Typical Scenarios and Examples
   2. Express and Implied Contracts
      1. Express Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Oral vs. Written Express Contracts
         3. Importance of Clear Terms
      2. Implied Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Implied-in-Fact vs. Implied-in-Law Contracts
         3. Circumstances for Implication
         4. Quasi-Contracts and Judicial Remedies
   3. Executory and Executed Contracts
      1. Executory Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Importance in Transactions
         3. Examples of Executory Contracts
      2. Executed Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Timing of Performance Fulfillment
         3. Common Situations and Examples
   4. Valid, Void, Voidable, and Unenforceable Contracts
      1. Valid Contracts
         1. Essential Elements for Validity
         2. Example Situations
      2. Void Contracts
         1. Definition and Examples
         2. Causes of Voidness
      3. Voidable Contracts
         1. Definition and Characteristics
         2. Parties' Rights and Options
         3. Common Grounds for Voidability
      4. Unenforceable Contracts
         1. Definition and Factors Leading to Unenforceability
         2. Examples and Legal Ramifications
   5. Formal and Informal Contracts
      1. Formal Contracts
         1. Definition and Legal Requirements
         2. Examples of Formal Contracts
         3. The Role of Form and Substance
      2. Informal Contracts
         1. Definition and Examples
         2. Flexibility and Binding Nature
         3. Written vs. Oral Informal Agreements
   6. Special Considerations in Types of Contracts
      1. Standard Form Contracts
         1. Characteristics and Examples
         2. Legal Issues and Enforceability
      2. Adhesion Contracts
         1. Nature and Examples
         2. Issues of Fairness and Legal Scrutiny
      3. Consumer Contracts
         1. Key Characteristics and Consumer Protections
         2. Examples in Day-to-Day Transactions