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Who can acceptance be made by?
Who can acceptance be made by?
The person to whom the offer was made
What is the term used when a person transfers the right of acceptance to a third party?
What is the term used when a person transfers the right of acceptance to a third party?
cession
Can an offer made to a specific person be accepted by someone else?
Can an offer made to a specific person be accepted by someone else?
No
Is joint acceptance by multiple individuals permissible?
Is joint acceptance by multiple individuals permissible?
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What must a valid acceptance be?
What must a valid acceptance be?
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Is it possible to accept an offer if the party is unaware of its existence?
Is it possible to accept an offer if the party is unaware of its existence?
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What type of goods must be disclosed unambiguously in a valid offer according to the Consumer Protection Act?
What type of goods must be disclosed unambiguously in a valid offer according to the Consumer Protection Act?
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What type of marketing practice is prohibited by section 31 of the Consumer Protection Act?
What type of marketing practice is prohibited by section 31 of the Consumer Protection Act?
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What is the cooling off period provided for direct marketing offers made in the comfort of the consumer's home?
What is the cooling off period provided for direct marketing offers made in the comfort of the consumer's home?
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What does section 32(1) of the Consumer Protection Act provide for products directly marketed to consumers outside of the supplier's usual place of business?
What does section 32(1) of the Consumer Protection Act provide for products directly marketed to consumers outside of the supplier's usual place of business?
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How long does the offeree have to rescind the contract in writing after conclusion or delivery of goods according to the Consumer Protection Act?
How long does the offeree have to rescind the contract in writing after conclusion or delivery of goods according to the Consumer Protection Act?
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What is the significance of plain and understandable language in a valid offer?
What is the significance of plain and understandable language in a valid offer?
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What must be complete for an offer to be retracted in an auction?
What must be complete for an offer to be retracted in an auction?
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In auctions with reserve, what is required for a bid to be accepted?
In auctions with reserve, what is required for a bid to be accepted?
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How does a counter offer affect the original offer in contract law?
How does a counter offer affect the original offer in contract law?
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What situation leads to the termination of an offer in contract law if either party dies?
What situation leads to the termination of an offer in contract law if either party dies?
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What happens when the auctioneer makes an offer to sell to the highest bidder in auctions without reserve?
What happens when the auctioneer makes an offer to sell to the highest bidder in auctions without reserve?
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How can offers be terminated in contract law?
How can offers be terminated in contract law?
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What is the postal rule theory in contract law?
What is the postal rule theory in contract law?
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Explain the reception theory in contract law.
Explain the reception theory in contract law.
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What is the information theory in contract law also known as?
What is the information theory in contract law also known as?
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What is the general rule in South Africa regarding the formation of contracts?
What is the general rule in South Africa regarding the formation of contracts?
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What theory is applied to postal contracts?
What theory is applied to postal contracts?
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What are the key pieces of information that catalog marketing agreements must provide to the consumer?
What are the key pieces of information that catalog marketing agreements must provide to the consumer?
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Which theory applies to agreements concluded by data message?
Which theory applies to agreements concluded by data message?
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What is the general rule regarding contracts concluded with the public in response to offers?
What is the general rule regarding contracts concluded with the public in response to offers?
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According to the Consumer Protection Act section 30 sub 1, what is prohibited in advertising goods and services?
According to the Consumer Protection Act section 30 sub 1, what is prohibited in advertising goods and services?
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In the case of Crowley versus Reicks, what did the court determine about the advertisement for cheap tobacco?
In the case of Crowley versus Reicks, what did the court determine about the advertisement for cheap tobacco?
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What did Smith Jay's observations on advertisements suggest about their nature?
What did Smith Jay's observations on advertisements suggest about their nature?
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What determines if a statement in an advertisement constitutes an offer?
What determines if a statement in an advertisement constitutes an offer?
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