Exceptions to Communication of Acceptance

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Which situation is an exception to the general rule of communication of acceptance?

  • The parties make their contract orally through instantaneous communication
  • The offeror stipulates that acceptance is not valid until physically received
  • The offeree sends an acceptance through the post
  • Both parties agree that silence is acceptance (correct)

What is the significance of the case of Felthouse v Bindley (1862)?

  • It established the postal acceptance rule
  • It held that a condition imposed by the offeror, without the consent of the offeree, that the offeree’s silence would be taken as acceptance would not be enforceable (correct)
  • It clarified the meaning of "receipt" in the Electronic Transactions Act
  • It dealt with the issue of when acceptance is communicated via email

When does the Postal Acceptance Rule apply?

  • When the offeror waives the need for communication of acceptance in a unilateral contract
  • When the offeror stipulates that acceptance is not valid until physically received
  • When both parties agree that silence is acceptance
  • When the parties agree that acceptance should be sent by post (correct)

What is the Electronic Transactions Act?

<p>A law that facilitates electronic commerce (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule of acceptance for instantaneous communication?

<p>The general rule of acceptance applies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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