Anakin writes a letter to Leia saying the following: "I am now prepared to consider an

offer from you for my antique violin. Please reply to me via mail". This letter is sent on

the 10th March and Leia receives the letter on 13th March. Upon receipt of the letter,

Leia calls Anakin on his cell phone. However, as Anakin is on a plane, Leia leaves a

voicemail, which says:

"Hello Anakin! I am calling you to accept your antique violin for

$50,000. If I do not hear from you, I will be at your place on the 15th March specifically

to hand you a cheque for $50,000 and collect the violin." When Anakin lands in

Singapore, he is about to switch on his phone when he loses his balance and the

phone falls and breaks.

Anakin's phone is damaged irreparably. On the 15th Leia

arrives at his home with a cheque for $50,000. Anakin is surprised to see Leia and is

confused when Leia wants to hand him a cheque for $50,000 which Leia claims is the

price accepted for the violin. Anakin has no intention to sell the violin for that price as

he is hoping to obtain at least $70,000 or more for the violin. Advice the parties on the

following matters:

a. Explain who is the offeror and offeree in the situation presented.

(4 marks)

b. Was there an effective acceptance when Leia left a message on Anakin's phone?

Explain why or why not.

(6 marks)

c. If this matter goes to court, who do you think will win the case? Explain your

position.