Contract Law-paper 3

Question 1

What is an offer?

Answer 1

A clear statement of terms by which the offeror intends to be legally bound.
(Gibson v Man City Council)
Vending machine: Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking.

Question 2

What is an invitation to treat?

Answer 2

An indication that someone is willing to enter negotiations.
Adverts: Partridge v Crittenden
Shop shelves/ windows: Fisher v Bell/ PSGB v Boots.

Question 3

What is the rule on rewards in contract law?

Answer 3

A reward is always an offer not an invitation to treat. When a person fulfils the request the offeror must give the reward.
(Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co)

Question 4

What are the requirements for an offer?

Answer 4

• Needs to be clearly communicated.
  (Gibson v Man City Council)
• Making an enquiry has NO contractual effect.
  (Harvey v Facey)
• Both parties must know of the contract.
  (Taylor v Laird)

Question 5

When can an offer end?

Answer 5

• When there was a specific time limit in the contract
  Or when a reasonable amount of time has passed if no time limit.
  (Ramsgate Victoria Hotel v Montefiore)
• Counteroffers, these void other offers
• If an offeree dies, has to be clearly commented, cannot be if dead.
• Rejection/ acceptance
• Withdrawl
  (Dickingson v Dodds) (Routledge v Grant)