Acceptance

Question 1

Acceptance

Answer 1

the final and unconditional agreement to all the terms of the offer.

Question 2

Has the offer been accepted?

Answer 2

Once the offer has been accepted and agreed the offer comes to an end. Can be in any form as long as it is clearly communicated to offeror (Entores v Miles Far East). Acceptance can be in the form of conduct (Brogden v MRC). IF no knowledge of offer, then no contract (R v Clarke)

Question 3

How has the offer been accepted?

Answer 3

Conduct, Post, Electronic

Question 4

How has the offer been accepted - Conduct

Answer 4

Unilateral offers (Carlil). Performance can be acceptance (Reveille v Anotech).

Question 5

How has the offer been accepted - Post

Answer 5

Acceptance takes place at the moment the letter is posted. Only applies if post id the usual/expected metho of communication between parties (Henthorn v Fraser). Letter must be stamped properly+addressed (Re London+Northern Bank). Offeree must prove letter of acceptance was posted (Adams v Lindsell). Can be avoided by asking for notice in writing (Holwell v Hughes).

Question 6

How has the offer been accepted - electronics

Answer 6

Recipients responsibility to look for messages delivered outside of hours of work (Brimnes). Machine-acceptance by activating it e.g. paying (Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking).