Offer cases

Question 1

Routledge v Grant

Answer 1

Offer can be revoked anytime before acceptance

Question 2

Mountford v Scott

Answer 2

Unless something provided in return to keep that offer open

Question 3

Byrne v Tienhoven

Answer 3

Revocation only takes effect when communicated to offeree

Question 4

The Brimnes

Answer 4

Communication of withdrawal of an offer by telex is effective when it COULD have been read rather than when it IS read

Question 5

Dickinson v Dodds

Answer 5

Communication of revocation doesn’t have to be by, or with, authority of offeror –> can be by reliable 3rd party

Question 6

Hyde v Wrench

Answer 6

Counter offer= implied rejection

Question 7

Ramsgate Hotel v Montefiore

Answer 7

Offer had lapsed as reasonable time to keep offer open had expired

Question 8

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co

Answer 8

Terms of offer certain –> offer to pay £100 was offer & giving something in return

Question 9

Barry v Davies (t/a Heathcote Ball & Co)

Answer 9

In auction without reserve, auctioneer has to accept highest bid

NB In this case B could sue auctioneer but not owner as no contract between them

Question 10

Spencer v Harding

Answer 10

Tenders are offers which may or may not be accepted

Question 11

Blackpool & Fylde Aero Club Ltd v Blackpool Borough Council

Answer 11

Invitation for tenders could be unilateral contract –> AC won

A person who invited tenders may be liable in damages for breach of contract where tender is rejected and wasn’t properly considered

Question 12

Partridge v Crittenden

Answer 12

Advert= ITT

Question 13

Boots v Pharmaceutical Society of GB

Answer 13

Display is ITT