Contract Law - Acceptance

This is a quiz about the acceptance of a contract and how this must be communicated.

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  • Created by: Emma
  • Created on: 21-05-09 08:50

1. Acceptance of a contract may be expressed orally, or in writing or inferred by conduct

  • True
  • False
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2. What must acceptance be based on?

  • The offer that was made and adding in other terms
  • The exact terms of the offer and be final and unconditional
  • The offer that was made

3. Which case demonstrates that 'acceptance' which introduces new terms, or is subject to conditions, is not an acceptance but a counter-offer, and therefore a rejection?

  • Hyde -v- Wrench
  • Eliason -v- Henshaw
  • Felthouse -v- Bindley
  • Adams -v- Lindsell

4. Which case demonstrates the general rule that acceptance must be communicated to the other party?

  • Entores -v- Miles Far East Corporation
  • Powell -v- Lee
  • Felthouse -v- Bindley

5. What does the case of Felthouse -v- Bindley illustrate?

  • An offeror may not take silence for acceptance without prior agreement of offeree
  • Acceptance doesnt actually need to be communicated to the other party
  • If a party requests a specific method of communication for acceptance, this must be used

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