has to be distinguished between an advertisement which constitutes an offer or an invitation to treat. An advertisement may be considered an offer if it is clear‚ precise‚ definite and leaves nothing open for negotiation. This was established by Leftkowitz v Great Minneapolis Surplus Store involving a case of the sale of two mink scarves and a stole. The phrase “ £10‚000 for the lot‚ no offers” could be an element of an offer‚ indicating that price is not negotiable. It can also be interpreted
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Understanding the concept of contract is the important thing in answering this question.” A contract may be defined as an agreement between two or more parties that is intended to be legally binding”. This answer will highlight the main points to see the differences between an offer and an invitation to treat.” An offer may be defined as a statement of willingness to contract on specified terms made with the intention that‚ if accepted there will arise a binding contract”. On the other side‚ invitation
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Offer and Acceptance Offer and acceptance are elements required for the formation of a legally binding contract‚ the expression of an offer to contract on certain terms by one person (the "offeror") to another person (the "offeree")‚ and an indication by the offeree of its acceptance of those terms. The other elements traditionally required for a legally binding contract are (i) consideration and (ii) an intention to create legal relations. Offer and acceptance analysis is a traditional approach
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Business Law and Ethics Assignment 14/03/2013 Module : 26313 Module leader : Phil Robinson Words count : 1088 In order to advise Neil‚ it is necessary to consider the law of the contracts‚ especially about offer and acceptance. We will analyze the situation to see what laws are applicable and advise Neil. In this case‚ we have three different people: Firstly an offeror‚ a person who makes an offer (in this case‚ Neil) and two offerees‚ the person to whom an offer is made (in this case
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much about contract law. Actually‚ we are signing contracts everyday. For example: Buying candies in a shop. There are two types of contract (written and verbal agreement). A contract is made by orally‚ by conduct and in writing. It also consists of an agreement‚ consideration and legally binding. There are eight elements of contract law‚ namely offer‚ acceptance‚ consideration‚ capacity‚ legal relations‚ legality and agreement. In this essay‚ I am going discuss the offer and acceptance particularly
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Business Law Topic 2: LAW OF CONTRACT (Offer) Readings: Lee Mei Ping‚ General Principles of Malaysian Law‚ 5th Edition‚ 2005‚ Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd Abdul Majid‚ Krishnan Arjunan‚ Business Law in Malaysia‚ 2005‚ Lexis Nexis Malayan Law Journal Beatrix Vohrah‚ Wu Min Aun‚ The Commercial Law of Malaysia‚ 2nd ed.‚ Longman‚ 2000 Malaysian Contracts Act 1950 (http://www.agc.gov.my/) law of Malaysia/numerical table of laws/Act 1136 Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Contracts and Agreements
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UNIT 2: OFFER TUTORIAL SHEET 2 1. What is an offer? 2. Explain the two (2) types of offer? 3. Distinguish between an offer and an invitation to treat. 4. What types of communication do not constitute an offer? 5. Explain each type of communication identified in (4) above. 6. When is an offer effective? 7. Explain the difference between a counter- offer and request for information. 8. Explain whether each of the following is a bilateral offer‚ unilateral offer or not an
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Contract: enforcing bargains made between parties. Requirements for a valid contract • AGREEMENT between the parties • Requirement of CERTAINTY – terms of the contract/what’s going to happen during the life of the contract • INTENTION to create legal relations (formal agreement where they expect the law to be involved) • CONSIDERATION (giving each other party something of value which underlies promise they are making) AGREEMENT: (bargain negotiated between two parties) Looking at it objectively:
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Without offer and acceptance there can be no contract and so it is essential that the law provides rules to identify what constitutes both an offer and an acceptance. An offer may be defined as a statement of willingness to contract on specified terms made with the intention that‚ if accepted‚ it shall become a binding contract. An offer may be express or implied from conduct. In many cases it is crucial to determine when and where a contract is actually formed and this too needs rules. In the vast
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Offer and acceptance | Contract law | Part of the common law series | Contract formation | Offer and acceptance · Mailbox rule Mirror image rule · Invitation to treat Firm offer · Consideration | Defenses against formation | Lack of capacity Duress · Undue influence Illusory promise · Statute of frauds Non est factum | Contract interpretation | Parol evidence rule Contract of adhesion Integration clause Contra proferentem | Excuses for non-performance | Mistake · Misrepresentation
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