ITT (contract) Flashcards
What is an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine classified as?
An invitation to treat
It is not considered an offer.
In the case of PARTRIDGE v CRITTENDEN (1968), what was the legal conclusion regarding the advertisement of birds for sale?
The advertiser was found not guilty as it was merely an invitation to treat
The case involved the protection of birds under the Birds Act 1954.
What legal principle was established in FISHER v BELL (1961) regarding items displayed in a shop window?
It is an invitation to treat
The shopkeeper was not offering the knife for sale.
In a self-service shop, how are goods classified in terms of offers?
Goods are considered an invitation to treat
Customers make an offer when they take goods to the cashier.
What restrictions apply in a self-service shop regarding the sale of certain products?
Age restrictions on products such as
* alcohol
* potential weapons
* lottery tickets
The shopkeeper must verify the buyer’s age before completing the sale.
True or False: An advertisement is considered a legal offer.
False
Advertisements are classified as invitations to treat.
Fill in the blank: Goods in a self-service shop are not an offer but an _______.
invitation to treat
What was the outcome of the case PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN v BOOTS CASH CHEMISTI?
Boots were found not guilty as the court decided that the offer was made by the customer at the point of sale
The court ruled that Boots were merely inviting offers, not making an offer themselves.
In the context of auctions, who makes the initial proposal?
The auctioneer makes an ITT and the bidders make offers
ITT stands for Invitation to Treat.
What type of offer is created when an auction is sold ‘without reserve’?
A unilateral offer
This means the item will be sold to the highest bidder.
What was the ruling in the case HARRIS v NICKERSON?
The advertising of the goods in a catalogue was no more than an ITT
Harris sued for breach of contract after the auctioneer withdrew items from sale.
Is a request for information considered an offer?
No, a request for information and a reply is not an offer
It can simply be a general enquiry.
