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What is an offer? |
A clear and definite statement of terms upon which the maker intends to be bound |
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How is an offer and an invitation to treat distinguished? Give a case |
By the intention to be bound. Gibson v Manchester City Council [1979] |
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Explain the Gibson v Manchester City Council [1979] case |
The word "may" meant there was no intention to be bound and so there was no offer for Gibson to accept. |
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Does the statement of price indicate an offer? Give a case |
No! Harvey v Facey [1893] Although Price must be included in an offer, it alone does not constitute one. |
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Does the presence of the word "offer" actually mean it's one? Give a case |
No! Spencer v Harding [1870] everyday words in their legal context generally have a different meaning |