Asked by Keondre Argyle on Apr 29, 2024
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Kevin offers to sell Howard his vintage piano for $1,000.Howard tells Kevin,"If you don't hear from me in seven days,I accept." Kevin did not hear from Howard in those seven days.Does Howard's silence amount to acceptance?
A) No,because an offeree's silence can never operate as an acceptance.
B) Yes,because an offeree's silence can operate as an acceptance if he has indicated that it will.
C) No,because Howard did not have the present intent to accept the offer.
D) No,because Kevin and Howard did not have a prior course of dealings.
Offeree's Silence
Generally not considered an acceptance of an offer in contract law, unless certain conditions or previous dealings imply agreement.
Acceptance
In contract law, the unconditional agreement to the terms of an offer, which once given, creates a binding contract.
- Discern the contexts where silence can be regarded as acceptance.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An offeree's silence can also operate as an acceptance if the offeree has indicated that it will.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the contexts where silence can be regarded as acceptance.