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What is the essential requirement for a valid offer according to NTHC Ltd v Antwi?
What is the essential requirement for a valid offer according to NTHC Ltd v Antwi?
- Acceptance by the offeree
- Oral communication
- Communication to the offeree (correct)
- Written communication
In Taylor v Laird (1856), why did the owners of the ship not have to pay the master for his assistance?
In Taylor v Laird (1856), why did the owners of the ship not have to pay the master for his assistance?
- The offer to assist was not communicated to the owners (correct)
- The owners rejected the master's offer
- The owners were not aware of the assistance provided
- The master did not offer assistance in writing
How can an offer be communicated according to the text?
How can an offer be communicated according to the text?
- Through actions only
- In writing only
- Verbally only
- In writing, orally, or by conduct (correct)
In Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company (1893), what did the defendants offer in their advertisement?
In Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company (1893), what did the defendants offer in their advertisement?
What did the court do in NTHC Ltd v Antwi to determine when the offer was made?
What did the court do in NTHC Ltd v Antwi to determine when the offer was made?
Why were the owners in Taylor v Laird not obligated to pay for the master's assistance?
Why were the owners in Taylor v Laird not obligated to pay for the master's assistance?
What is the significance of price lists, catalogues, and brochures in the context of contract law?
What is the significance of price lists, catalogues, and brochures in the context of contract law?
In the case of Grainger & Son v Gough (1896), what was the legal status of price lists, catalogues, and brochures?
In the case of Grainger & Son v Gough (1896), what was the legal status of price lists, catalogues, and brochures?
What is the distinction between goods displayed at an auction and bids made by attendees?
What is the distinction between goods displayed at an auction and bids made by attendees?
According to the case of PAYNE v CAVE (1789), what constituted the offer in an auction sale?
According to the case of PAYNE v CAVE (1789), what constituted the offer in an auction sale?
In HARRIS v NICKERSON (1873), why did Harris sue the auctioneer?
In HARRIS v NICKERSON (1873), why did Harris sue the auctioneer?
Why was there no contract formed in the case of Cave withdrawing his bid at an auction?
Why was there no contract formed in the case of Cave withdrawing his bid at an auction?
What is one way an offer can be terminated?
What is one way an offer can be terminated?
In what situation is revocation of an offer ineffective?
In what situation is revocation of an offer ineffective?
According to Section 8 of the Contract Act, 1960, how has the common law principle regarding revocation been modified?
According to Section 8 of the Contract Act, 1960, how has the common law principle regarding revocation been modified?
In the case Dickson v Dodds, who can inform the offeree of the revocation of an offer?
In the case Dickson v Dodds, who can inform the offeree of the revocation of an offer?
What kind of contracts may cause issues regarding revocation?
What kind of contracts may cause issues regarding revocation?
When is revocation of an offer deemed effective if sent by post?
When is revocation of an offer deemed effective if sent by post?
When is a sale by auction deemed to be complete?
When is a sale by auction deemed to be complete?
What is the implication of a sale being expressed as 'without reserve'?
What is the implication of a sale being expressed as 'without reserve'?
In a sale with a reserve price, how many bids can the seller or their representative make?
In a sale with a reserve price, how many bids can the seller or their representative make?
What action can any bidder take until the auctioneer announces the completion of the sale?
What action can any bidder take until the auctioneer announces the completion of the sale?
What happens if a sale is notified to be subject to a reserve price?
What happens if a sale is notified to be subject to a reserve price?
Under what condition can the seller or their representative bid in an auction?
Under what condition can the seller or their representative bid in an auction?
What is the possible solution to the problem of revocation before acceptance is complete?
What is the possible solution to the problem of revocation before acceptance is complete?
Under what circumstances may an offer lapse?
Under what circumstances may an offer lapse?
What happens if the condition in an offer is not satisfied?
What happens if the condition in an offer is not satisfied?
In what situation can an offeree not accept an offer after being notified of the offeror’s death?
In what situation can an offeree not accept an offer after being notified of the offeror’s death?
What is the implication if death occurs to the offeree in a contract scenario?
What is the implication if death occurs to the offeree in a contract scenario?
How do English cases typically determine issues related to offers?
How do English cases typically determine issues related to offers?
