How Offers End Flashcards
Routledge v Grant
facts: an offer of purchasing was revoked before the end of the six weeks and the offeree sued.
held: no contract to breach.
principle: an offer can end when it’s revoked, but this must be communicated to the offeree
Dickinson v Dodds
facts: Mr Dodds offered to sell house to Dickinson. he promised to hold it to friday but gave it to a third party.
held: it was a promise not binding contract
principle: revocation can be communicated through a ‘reliable source’
rejection
once the offeree rejects the offer it ends, they cant accept at a later date. rejection must be communicated to the offeror (can simply be ‘no’)
hyde v wrench
facts: Mr. Wrench offered to sell his farm to Hyde for £1,200, but Hyde declined. Wrench then offered a final price of £1,000, which Hyde rejected. Hyde later agreed to £1,000, but Wrench refused to sell.
held: claim dismissed. no mutual agreement on the final offer, and Wrench wasn’t obligated to sell at the initial price.
principle: if a counteroffer is made it means the original offer ends and they can’t go back to the original offer
Ramsgate Victoria Hotel v Montefiore
facts: Montefiore offered no purchase shares in the hotel, paying a deposit into the complainant’s bank account in time. 6 months later the offer was accepted but the values of the shares had decreased. Montefiore was no longer interested.
held: although he hadn’t formally withdrawn the offer, the court ruled that the offer made in time was no longer valid for forming a contract and the sales didn’t go forward.
principle: long delay or lapse of time can revoke an offer
how do offers end?
death– if the offeree dies, then the offer ends. those dealing with their estate can make a new offer if they wish but cant accept the previous offer on their behalf.
if the offeror dies acceptance can still take place until the offeree learns of their death. however, this excludes agreements for personal services such as tuition.
