Contract Formation

A price list of essential oil products was prepared by a shop called Ayurveda Organics. This included 'violet essence' for $10.00 for 100ml. Unfortunately, this was a misprint as violet essence is very expensive and is normally valued at $10.00 per 10mls (not 100mls). Jill sees the price list in the Ayurveda Organics shop and demands the 100ml bottle for $10.00. The owner of the shop refuses to go ahead with the sale and explains that it is $10.00 for 10mls.

a)Jill claims they must go ahead with the contract of $10.00 for 100mls. Is Jill correct? Explain the law using case law.

Consider a different scenario where the owner of Ayurveda Organics lists the essential oils on eBay. Jill bids for the 100ml of violet essence oil for $10.00 and her credit card is then debited.

b)Does the owner have to proceed with this sale? Explain the lawusing case law.