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What is a necessary condition for an acceptance of an offer to take place?
What is a necessary condition for an acceptance of an offer to take place?
- The offeror and the offeree must have a prior agreement
- The offer must be in writing
- The offeree must have knowledge of the offer (correct)
- The offeror and the offeree must have a previous business relationship
In the case of Gibbons v Proctor, what was the outcome regarding the recovery of a reward?
In the case of Gibbons v Proctor, what was the outcome regarding the recovery of a reward?
- The policeman was allowed to recover the reward despite sending information in ignorance of the offer (correct)
- The policeman was not allowed to recover the reward
- The reward was split between the policeman and the informer
- The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence
What is the result of cross offers, where identical offers are sent simultaneously from A to B and from B to A?
What is the result of cross offers, where identical offers are sent simultaneously from A to B and from B to A?
- A contract is formed immediately
- No contract results until one of the offers is accepted (correct)
- The offers are invalid due to the simultaneous nature of the offers
- A contract is formed only after one party revokes their offer
What is the essence of an acceptance of an offer?
What is the essence of an acceptance of an offer?
What is the reason for the requirement that an offer must be communicated?
What is the reason for the requirement that an offer must be communicated?
What is the effect of ignorance of the offer on the formation of a contract?
What is the effect of ignorance of the offer on the formation of a contract?
What happens when the offeree queries the offer and seeks more information?
What happens when the offeree queries the offer and seeks more information?
Which judge criticized the all-or-nothing approach of the old mirror image rule?
Which judge criticized the all-or-nothing approach of the old mirror image rule?
According to the case of Butler Machine Tool, what usually prevails in the battle of the forms?
According to the case of Butler Machine Tool, what usually prevails in the battle of the forms?
In what case was the traditional approach to contract formation reasserted?
In what case was the traditional approach to contract formation reasserted?
What is the approach of Lord Denning MR to contract formation?
What is the approach of Lord Denning MR to contract formation?
When might the first shot prevail in the battle of the forms?
When might the first shot prevail in the battle of the forms?
What is required for a communication to be considered acceptance?
What is required for a communication to be considered acceptance?
What happens when the offeree attempts to add new terms to the original offer?
What happens when the offeree attempts to add new terms to the original offer?
In what case was it held that a draft agreement was accepted by subsequent conduct?
In what case was it held that a draft agreement was accepted by subsequent conduct?
What is the basis for establishing contractual acceptance?
What is the basis for establishing contractual acceptance?
In what case was it held that the choice of a Hungarian company to continue trading with its English counterpart constituted acceptance of the English company's counter offer?
In what case was it held that the choice of a Hungarian company to continue trading with its English counterpart constituted acceptance of the English company's counter offer?
What is the effect of a counter offer on the original offer?
What is the effect of a counter offer on the original offer?
What is the relationship between the customer's order and the contractual offer in Argos's website?
What is the relationship between the customer's order and the contractual offer in Argos's website?
What is the doctrine that prevents customers from accepting an offer they know is mistaken as to its terms?
What is the doctrine that prevents customers from accepting an offer they know is mistaken as to its terms?
What is the term used to describe a request for tenders?
What is the term used to describe a request for tenders?
What happens to the contract between Argos and the customer according to Argos's terms and conditions?
What happens to the contract between Argos and the customer according to Argos's terms and conditions?
Why do internet sellers now go to considerable lengths to expressly provide that the virtual advertisement does not constitute an offer?
Why do internet sellers now go to considerable lengths to expressly provide that the virtual advertisement does not constitute an offer?
What is the significance of the auctioneer bringing down his hammer in an auction?
What is the significance of the auctioneer bringing down his hammer in an auction?
What is an invitation to treat, in the context of contracts?
What is an invitation to treat, in the context of contracts?
What is the key characteristic of an offer, in the context of contract formation?
What is the key characteristic of an offer, in the context of contract formation?
What is the significance of the case of Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club Ltd v Blackpool Borough Council, in the context of tendering processes?
What is the significance of the case of Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club Ltd v Blackpool Borough Council, in the context of tendering processes?
What is the nature of the contract formed in an auction without a reserve price?
What is the nature of the contract formed in an auction without a reserve price?
What is a key distinction between the Storer and Gibson cases?
What is a key distinction between the Storer and Gibson cases?
In the Gibson case, why was it held that a contract had not been concluded?
In the Gibson case, why was it held that a contract had not been concluded?
What can be inferred from the Storer and Gibson cases?
What can be inferred from the Storer and Gibson cases?
What is the significance of the Council's document in the Gibson case?
What is the significance of the Council's document in the Gibson case?
What is a key difference between the Storer and Gibson cases?
What is a key difference between the Storer and Gibson cases?
What is unique about the advertisement in Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company?
What is unique about the advertisement in Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company?
What is the role of the auctioneer in an auction without a reserve price?
What is the role of the auctioneer in an auction without a reserve price?
What is the difference between a request for tenders and an offer?
What is the difference between a request for tenders and an offer?
What happens when a store mistakenly advertises a product at a lower price than intended?
What happens when a store mistakenly advertises a product at a lower price than intended?
What is the nature of the contract formed in an auction without a reserve price?
What is the nature of the contract formed in an auction without a reserve price?
What is required for a contractual acceptance to occur?
What is required for a contractual acceptance to occur?
What happens when the offeree attempts to add new terms to the original offer?
What happens when the offeree attempts to add new terms to the original offer?
What is the result of a counteroffer on the original offer?
What is the result of a counteroffer on the original offer?
What happens when the offeree queries the offer and seeks more information?
What happens when the offeree queries the offer and seeks more information?
What is the basis for establishing contractual acceptance?
What is the basis for establishing contractual acceptance?
What is the primary distinction between unilateral and bilateral contracts?
What is the primary distinction between unilateral and bilateral contracts?
What occurs when a party responds to an offer with their standard terms of contract that favor themselves?
What occurs when a party responds to an offer with their standard terms of contract that favor themselves?
Under what circumstances may the offeror waive the requirement for communication of acceptance?
Under what circumstances may the offeror waive the requirement for communication of acceptance?
What is the name of the leading case on the 'Battle of the Forms'?
What is the name of the leading case on the 'Battle of the Forms'?
What is the result of the 'Battle of the Forms' in commercial transactions?
What is the result of the 'Battle of the Forms' in commercial transactions?
What is the problem with revoking an offer in a unilateral contract when made to the world?
What is the problem with revoking an offer in a unilateral contract when made to the world?
What happens when the offeree rejects an offer?
What happens when the offeree rejects an offer?
What is the significance of a counter offer in the context of contract formation?
What is the significance of a counter offer in the context of contract formation?
What is the principle that may apply to revoking an offer in a unilateral contract in the UK?
What is the principle that may apply to revoking an offer in a unilateral contract in the UK?
What is the significance of Hyde v Wrench in the context of contract formation?
What is the significance of Hyde v Wrench in the context of contract formation?
What is the effect of an offeree's attempt to add new terms to the original offer?
What is the effect of an offeree's attempt to add new terms to the original offer?
What is the purpose of an invitation to treat?
What is the purpose of an invitation to treat?
What is the significance of a tender in the context of contract formation?
What is the significance of a tender in the context of contract formation?
What is the effect of a rejection of an offer on the offeree's power to accept?
What is the effect of a rejection of an offer on the offeree's power to accept?
What is the significance of giving the same prominence to the revocation of an offer as was given to the original offer?
What is the significance of giving the same prominence to the revocation of an offer as was given to the original offer?
