Contract Law - Ending an Offer - Flashcards in Other Law

What does the case of Dickinson -v- Dodds illustrate?

The offeree must be informed of the revocation which can come from a third person if

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When can a unilateral offer be revoked?

Until such time as the offeree has started to perform the act requested in the offer

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The case which illustrates this point is...

Errington -v- Errington

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What does rejection of an offer do?

Ends the offer which cannot then be accepted unless the other party agrees

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What is the general rule of the 'battle of the forms'?

The last party to send its terms 'wins' as each redraft acts as a new offer which cancels out the former

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What complications arise where a second offer is made before the first has been accepted?

The second offer may revoke the first by implication if significantly different and clearly intended to revoke the first offer

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What is the leading case relating to the above situation?

Pickfords Ltd -v- Celestica Ltd

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Unless open for a specific period of time, when does an offer end?

After a 'reasonable time' depending on what the contract is based upon

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When can a unilateral offer be revoked?

Until such time as the offeree has started to perform the act requested in the offer

The case which illustrates this point is...

What does rejection of an offer do?

What is the general rule of the 'battle of the forms'?

Get Revising