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  2. Ministerial act - Wikipedia

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    the entry of an order of the court by a clerk of the court, [3] notarization (acknowledgement) by a notary public, [4] mechanical processing of an income tax return [5] determining the existence of facts and applying them as required by law, without any discretion [6] issuance of a building permit [7] approval of a subdivision real estate [8]

  3. Peppercorn (law) - Wikipedia

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    For example, since real estate contracts are generally matters of public record, the purchaser of a house may not wish to list the exact amount of the payment on the contract. But there must be some specific payment listed in the contract, or the contract will be considered void for lack of consideration. So the contract may be written to ...

  4. Concession (contract) - Wikipedia

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    Other forms of contracts between public and private entities, namely lease contract and management contract (in the water sector often called by the French term affermage), are closely related but differ from a concession in the rights of the operator and its remuneration. A lease gives a company the right to operate and maintain a public ...

  5. Public policy doctrine - Wikipedia

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    In private international law, the public policy doctrine or ordre public (French: lit. "public order") concerns the body of principles that underpin the operation of legal systems in each state. This addresses the social, moral and economic values that tie a society together: values that vary in different cultures and change over time.

  6. Real estate contract - Wikipedia

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    A real estate contract typically does not convey or transfer ownership of real estate by itself. A different document called a deed is used to convey real estate. In a real estate contract, the type of deed to be used to convey the real estate may be specified, such as a warranty deed or a quitclaim deed. If a deed type is not specifically ...

  7. Capacity (law) - Wikipedia

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    Upon repudiation of a contract, either party can apply to the court. The court may order restitution, damages, or discharge the contract. All contracts involving the transfer of real estate are considered valid until ruled otherwise. A minor (typically under 18) can disaffirm a contract made, no matter the case. However, the entire contract ...

  8. Property law - Wikipedia

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    Eminent domain also consists of enabling the state to condemn certain real estate construction and development rights for various reasons. One must meet location specific regulatory standards and building codes in order to construct on property. The general rule for stairs (in the US) is 7-11 (a 7-inch rise and 11 inch run).

  9. Contract of sale - Wikipedia

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    In contract law, a contract of sale, sales contract, sales order, or contract for sale [1] is a legal contract for the purchase of assets (goods or property) by a buyer (or purchaser) from a seller (or vendor) for an agreed upon value in money (or money equivalent).