Fairness of Agreement

Question 1

1) The rules that distinguish offers from invitations are good.

Answer 1

They are broadly satisfactory and do not give rise to many problems.

Question 2

2) A statement must be definite and certain.

Answer 2

An invitation to treat is not an offer. This allows sellers to refuse customers who are underage etc.

Question 3

3) Adverts are usually an invitation to treat

Answer 3

They are usually unilateral as they state exactly what someone has to do to accept which is fair.

Question 4

4)Offers can come to an end.

Answer 4

This is through rejection or a counter offer which is fair.

Question 5

5) Revocation can be communicated through a third party.

Answer 5

Allows the third party to act as an agent.