Contract writing essentials – Practice 2
Chose the best word or phrase from the choices.
CONTRACT of PUPPY SALE
Marjorie Baker of Precious Poodles, herinafter “Seller”
and,
William H. Grouse, hereinafter “Buyer”
hereby agree as follows:
The Seller sells to the Buyer, for the of $2.500.00 (Two Thousand and Five Hundred), payment of which is hereby , a male Black Standard Poodle puppy, Registered name “Precious Prancing Pompom” by Pretenious Prancer, out of Friendly Fifi, accordance with the terms of this contract.
1. The Seller will register the puppy with the Poodle Association, Inc., under the name “Precious Prancing Pompom”, and provide the registration papers to the Buyer. The Buyer shall not register the puppy or permit the puppy to be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Because the parties recognize that precise damages for of this provision might be difficult to ascertain, the parties hereby agree that the Buyer will be liable for damages in the amount of $1000.00 (One Thousand) in the event of any breach by the Buyer of this provision of the contract.
2. The Seller guarantees that the puppy is in good health on the date of delivery. The Buyer has the right to return the puppy to the Seller within three days after delivery and receive a refund of the purchase price if the puppy is found by a veterinarian to be suffering from any disease.
3. The Seller guarantees that the puppy is free of hereditary defects to the best of her . Should the puppy be diagnosed with hip dysplasia prior to its third birthday, or suffer loss of eyesight due to Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) or Poodle Eye Anomaly (CEA) prior to its fifth birthday, Seller agrees to refund the purchase price. Buyer may keep the dog if he/she so desires, but must present certification by a veterinarian if the complaint is hip dysplasia, or by a veterinary ophthalmologist if the complaint is PRA or CEA. The Seller does not assume any additional liability for possible genetic defects in the puppy, and will under no be responsible for veterinary bills resulting from any such condition.
4. The puppy shall not be bred unless it shall first (1) have been x-rayed and certified clear of hip dysplasia by OFA or other competent individual or organization, (2) have been certified clear of hereditary eye disease by a canine ophthalmologist, and (3) have displayed good ability, nor shall it be bred to a bitch who does not meet these same three conditions.
5. The Buyer shall maintain the puppy in good condition, including adherence to a regular immunization schedule, heartworm preventative, good diet, and a clean and safe environment.
6. If at any time in its life the puppy is to be sold or given away, the Buyer shall so notify the Seller and give the Seller first to buy the puppy back at the original purchase price.
7.The Seller shall not sell the puppy, or its offspring (if any), to any individual or establishment in the business of buying and selling puppies for a profit.
this 14th day of July , 1999.
___________, Seller ______________,