Dalton Jewelers in Chicago engaged in lengthy negotiations with Repp Realty Company in New York City for

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Dalton Jewelers in Chicago engaged in lengthy negotiations with Repp Realty Company in New York City for the purchase of a new building. The price of the building kept the parties from concluding an immediate agreement. Repp’s written offer to sell was $ 500,000. The representative for Dalton Jewelers finally replied by telegram offering $ 400,000, saying, “Take it or leave it.” Repp Realty filed the telegram for future reference but did not respond. Dalton then sent a letter stating that Repp should disregard its prior communication offering $ 400,000 and that it accepted the offer of $ 500,000. Repp Realty wrote back stating, “The price is now $ 600,000. Take it or leave it.” Dalton promptly sent a telegram to Repp Realty saying that it held Repp to its original offer of $ 500,000. Is Repp legally bound to sell the building to Dalton Jewelers for $ 500,000?
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Business Law Principles and Practices

ISBN: 978-1133586562

9th edition

Authors: Arnold J. Goldman, William D. Sigismond

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