Acceptance

Question 1

What is acceptance?

Answer 1

Agreement of terms of the offer.

Question 2

When is acceptance valid?

Answer 2

1. As soon as it’s communicated
2. Positive way

Question 3

What is Flethouse v Bingley state?

Answer 3

Offer can be in any form, except silence.
Acceptance - written, email, text, conduct.
Exception - acceptance is positive conduct. (Carlill)

Question 4

What did Adam’s v Lindsell state?

Answer 4

Postal Rule - Acceptance will take effect as soon as it’s sent.
Postal Rule applies if:
1. Usual form of communication
2. Address/ stamped
3. Proof

Question 5

What did Entores v Miles Far East state?

Answer 5

Electronic- acceptance soon as received.
Phone= instant acceptance
Email, Fax or text = received
If out of office hours, acceptance will be on the next working day.