Asked by Makayla Kortz on May 28, 2024
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Anthony offers to sell a computer to Salvador for $900 if Salvador replies by e-mail only,sent no later than noon on Saturday.On Saturday,Salvador is unable to access his e-mail,so he mails an acceptance at the post office before noon.Which of the following is true of the situation?
A) A legal contract exists since Salvador's acceptance was sent by noon on Saturday.
B) No contract exists since Salvador's acceptance is not effective until reviewed.
C) Anthony is legally bound to the contract since Salvador's e-mail malfunction was no fault of his own.
D) A legal contract does not exist since the mode of acceptance specified in the offer was not used.
Mode Of Acceptance
The manner in which an offer can be accepted, creating a binding contract, which may include actions, words, or performance.
E-Mail Only
Communication strictly limited to electronic mail, without the use of traditional postal services or other forms of messaging.
- Recognize the legal criteria essential for the validity of digital and online agreements.
Verified Answer
BO
Briana OchoaJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The mode of acceptance specified in the offer was e-mail only, but Salvador chose to mail his acceptance. Therefore, there was no valid acceptance and no legal contract exists.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the legal criteria essential for the validity of digital and online agreements.