Acceptance

Question 1

Define acceptance

Answer 1

An agreement to all terms of the offer

Question 2

When is an acceptance made valid?

Answer 2

As soon as it is communicated

Question 3

Felthouse v Bindley (always include)

Answer 3

Acceptance can be in any form - written, email text, by conduct.
A verbal statement that is clearly heard and understood fulfils these requirements.
Silence is not an acceptance

Question 4

Acceptance can be in any form - written, email text, by conduct.
A verbal statement that is clearly heard and understood fulfils these requirements.
Silence is not an acceptance

Answer 4

Felthouse v Bindley (always include)

Question 5

Carlill v Carbolic Smokeball on acceptance

Answer 5

You can accept an offer in a unilateral contract through your conduct

Question 6

You can accept an offer in a unilateral contract through your conduct

Answer 6

Carlill v Carbolic Smokeball

Question 7

Adams v Lindsell

Answer 7

If the acceptance is sent by post, it is made valid as soon as the letter has been posted.
It must be properly addressed and the usual method of communication.

Question 8

Acceptance by post case

Answer 8

Adams v Lindsell

Question 9

If the acceptance is sent by post, it is made valid as soon as the letter has been posted.
It must be properly addressed and the usual method of communication.

Answer 9

Adams v Lindsell

Question 10

Electronic and other forms of communication case

Answer 10

Entores v Miles Far East

Question 11

Entores v Miles Far East

Answer 11

Acceptance by fax, email or text is made valid when it will be received rather than sent.

Question 12

Acceptance by fax, email or text is made valid when it will be received rather than sent.

Answer 12

Entores v Miles Far East