Offer

Question 1

Storer v Manchester City Council (1974)

Answer 1

The Court of Appeal found that there was a
binding contract. The Council had sent Storer a communication they intended would be
binding on acceptance.

Question 2

Gibson v Manchester City Council (1979)

Answer 2

“may be prepared to sell”. The House of
Lords held that the communication was not capable of being an offer.

Question 3

Harris v Nickerson (1873)

Answer 3

a statement of intention (“I intend to sell my home”) is not an
offer

Question 4

Harvey v Facey (1893)

Answer 4

a supply of information (“I would be willing to sell for $100”) is
not an offer.

Question 5

British Car Auctions Ltd v Wright (1972)

Answer 5

in an auction the offer is made by the bidder
which is accepted when the auctioneer strikes the table with the hammer

Question 6

RTS Flexible System v Molkerei

Answer 6

Objective test