Rules of acceptance

Question 1

Must be unconditional

Answer 1

Hyde v Wrench - Must be on the same terms a sthe offer, counter offers will reject the initial offer

Question 2

Acceptance can be in any form

Answer 2

Felthosue v Brindley

Question 3

Acceptance Must be a positive act

Answer 3

Yates v Pullyn - Silence cannot be silence

Question 4

The postal rule

Answer 4

Adams v Lindsell - Acceptance is given the second it is posted

Question 5

Modern methods

Answer 5

Brinkibon case

If acceptance is given during office hours, contract is made

If acceptance is given outside of office hours, contract is made when office is open

Question 6

EC directive 2002

Answer 6

Contract is confirmed when the consumer recives a confirmation