Ontario Barrister and Solicitor Practice Exam

What types of undertakings may a solicitor for a vendor provide to complete matters after closing?

1. Clients undertaking

2. Solicitors undertaking for client

3. Solicitors personal undertaking

4. Best efforts undertaking

The correct answer is: Clients undertaking

A client undertaking refers to a promise made by a client to take certain actions or fulfill certain obligations after closing. This type of undertaking is typically requested and provided by the solicitor representing the vendor in a real estate transaction. The other options listed as choices are incorrect, as they are not standard or appropriate types of undertakings that a solicitor may provide after closing. Option B, a solicitor's undertaking for a client, does not specify which party the undertaking is being made on behalf of and is not a standard legal term. Option C, a solicitor's personal undertaking, is not relevant to a real estate transaction and may be confused with a personal promise made by the individual solicitor. Option D, a best efforts undertaking, is too vague and does not specify the specific actions or obligations that the solicitor is undertaking to fulfill. Overall, the correct answer