Asked by Tristen Adams on Jul 11, 2024
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Ian offered to sell his horse to Wanda for $3,500. Wanda wanted to think about it and let Ian know by email. Ian agreed. Wanda emailed Ian at 11:45 that night. At 6 a.m. Ian accepted an offer to sell the horse to William for $3,700. He read his email at 8 a.m. Can Wanda sue Ian for breach of contract?
A) Yes, Wanda accepted Ian's offer prior to William's acceptance.
B) Yes, Ian made the first offer to Wanda.
C) No, the acceptance must be in the same mode of communication as the offer. Therefore, Wanda's offer was not valid.
D) No, the acceptance was not received by Ian until 8 a.m.
E) No, the acceptance was for a lesser sum and sellers are entitled to the best deal.
Breach of Contract
The non-performance of any clause in a contract, whether written or verbal, in the absence of a legitimate legal excuse.
Acceptance
The act of agreeing to the terms of an offer, thereby forming a contract.
- Cultivate an understanding of the crucial aspects of offer and acceptance in the formation of legal contracts.
- Evaluate the influence of communication techniques on the authenticity of contract acceptance and annulment.
- Understand the implications of breach of contract and the remedies available.
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Crystal HernandezJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Wanda's acceptance of Ian's offer was communicated before Ian accepted another offer, making a valid contract between Wanda and Ian.
Learning Objectives
- Cultivate an understanding of the crucial aspects of offer and acceptance in the formation of legal contracts.
- Evaluate the influence of communication techniques on the authenticity of contract acceptance and annulment.
- Understand the implications of breach of contract and the remedies available.