Contract Law Cases: Byrne v Van Tienhoven and Dickinson v Dodds
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In Byrne v Van Tienhoven, when did the revocation become effective?

  • On October 20th when the revocation reached the offeree (correct)
  • On October 8th when the offer was revoked
  • On October 11th when the offer was received
  • On October 15th when acceptance was confirmed by letter
  • In Dickinson v Dodds, why was there no binding contract formed?

  • The plaintiff attempted acceptance after being aware the offer was revoked
  • The defendant changed his mind before the offer was accepted
  • The defendant agreed to sell the property to someone else
  • All of the above (correct)
  • In Hyde v Wrench, if Wrench's initial offer was unconditionally accepted, would there be a binding contract?

  • No
  • It depends on whether Wrench intended to be legally bound
  • It depends on whether the offer was revoked before acceptance
  • Yes (correct)
  • How can an offer be revoked according to the cases?

    <p>Either by directly communicating with the offeree or through a third party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is illustrated by the postal rule in Byrne v Van Tienhoven?

    <p>Revocation is effective when communicated to the offeree</p> Signup and view all the answers

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