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Harvey v Facey
1893 |
Facts: Claimant sends telegram asking 'Will you sell us Bumper Hall Pen? Telegraph lowest cash price.'. Respondent replied 'Lowest price £900'.Claimant agreed to buy for £900 and when respondent refused sued for breach of contract.
Ratio: There was no offer, merely a response to a request for information. |
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Partridge v Crittenden
1968 |
Facts: D places advert in magazine offering Bramblefinch cocks & hens for 25 shillings contrary to Protection of Birds Act 1954.
Ratio: The advertisement did not amount to an offer to sell and was simply an invitation to treat. |
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Treitel's definiton of OFFER
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An expression of willingness to contract on certain terms, made with the intention that it shall become binding as soon as it is accepted by the person to whom it is addressed.
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Treitel's definition of ACCEPTANCE
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Acceptance is a final and unqualified expression of assent to the terms of an offer.
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