On this episode of Send It, JC dives into the legal mechanics of how a contract is actually born.

We are moving past the general concepts and drilling down into Chapter 3 of Construction Contracts (Contract Formation). You might have a "meeting of the minds," but if you don't have the specific legal pillars in place, that agreement isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

In this Deep Dive, we cover:

• The Three Pillars: Why every binding contract requires Offer, Acceptance, and Consideration.
• The Rules of Acceptance: Understanding that acceptance must be absolute and unconditional—if you change the terms, you haven't accepted; you've made a counteroffer.
• Consideration: It’s not just about money ...