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What is the Postal Rule primarily concerned with?
What is the Postal Rule primarily concerned with?
- Acceptance of a contract by post (correct)
- Sending of the original offer by post
- Payment for a contract by post
- Delivery of the contract goods by post
In the context of contractual relations, what is considered consideration?
In the context of contractual relations, what is considered consideration?
- An agreement between parties
- Money or anything with economic value (correct)
- An offer made by one party
- Acceptance of an offer
What does the Postal Rule dictate in terms of the acceptance of an offer?
What does the Postal Rule dictate in terms of the acceptance of an offer?
- Acceptance is effective after the letter is opened by the offeror
- Acceptance is effective the moment the letter is posted (correct)
- Acceptance is effective after a confirmation letter is sent back
- Acceptance is effective once the letter is received by the offeror
What is one reason the Postal Rule might not apply in a contract situation?
What is one reason the Postal Rule might not apply in a contract situation?
What is the essential outcome of an offer and acceptance in contract law?
What is the essential outcome of an offer and acceptance in contract law?
In a contract situation, what is typically considered as the beginning of the acceptance process based on the Postal Rule?
In a contract situation, what is typically considered as the beginning of the acceptance process based on the Postal Rule?
In scenario 3, what action by Hina would have legally constituted acceptance of Eddie's offer?
In scenario 3, what action by Hina would have legally constituted acceptance of Eddie's offer?
According to the general rule mentioned, in bilateral contracts, silence ___________
According to the general rule mentioned, in bilateral contracts, silence ___________
In the context of website orders acceptance, what is a common problem related to acceptance?
In the context of website orders acceptance, what is a common problem related to acceptance?
The 'Battle of the Forms' issue typically arises due to __________
The 'Battle of the Forms' issue typically arises due to __________
In the postal rule, acceptance is considered valid when __________
In the postal rule, acceptance is considered valid when __________
What is the significance of a full and final agreement in relation to offer acceptance?
What is the significance of a full and final agreement in relation to offer acceptance?
What is a bilateral offer?
What is a bilateral offer?
What is the purpose of an invitation to treat?
What is the purpose of an invitation to treat?
What is an example of an invitation to treat?
What is an example of an invitation to treat?
In the case of Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co., what was the outcome?
In the case of Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co., what was the outcome?
What is the significance of the case of Fisher v Bell?
What is the significance of the case of Fisher v Bell?
What is the purpose of the Sale of Goods Act (1979)?
What is the purpose of the Sale of Goods Act (1979)?
