formation of a contract - acceptance

Question 1

electronic methods of communication

Answer 1

Thomas v BPE Solicitors

acceptance occurs when the offerer is aware of it

if this is out of office hours, acceptance occurs the next working day

Question 2

acceptance by post

Answer 2

the postal rules apply, these were established in Adams v Lindsell

acceptance takes place as soon as the letter is posted

Question 3

acceptance by conduct

Answer 3

Carlill v Carbolic Smokehouse Co

she accepted the offer when she went out and bought it and followed the instructions

Question 4

courts wavering acceptance

Answer 4

Yates v Pulleyn

you can specify how you want acceptance to be communicated

however, the courts may waiver this decision and make it valid anyway

Question 5

silence is not acceptance

Answer 5

Felthouse v Bindley

there was no contract as silence is not acceptance

acceptance can occur in anyway, but it must be positive