Rejection of offer + sales of good

Question 1

what happens if the offeree rejects an offer

Answer 1

offer ends and cant be revoked

Question 2

what is the effect of a counter offer

Answer 2

to reject the original offer - it ends - Hyde V Wrench
A request for more info is NOT a counter offer

Question 3

Form of contract

Answer 3

most contracts dont need to be in writing
‘by deed’ must be in writing

Question 4

what kind of contracts must be in writing

Answer 4

• bills of exchange
• Marine insurance
  -consumer credit under £25000
• sale of land
• if not in writing - still valid but cant be enforced if one party refuses to perform

Question 5

Sales of good contract

Answer 5

consumers - protected by terms in Sales of good act 1979

• seller promises he has right to sell goods and they will match descriptions
• promises goods are of good quality unless defects have been pointed out