Denny, who owned a rare vintage car offered to sell it to his friend, Dony.The offer was made through a letter dated 1.3. 2008, which was posted on the same day.The letter expressly stated that the offer was only open until 10.3.2008. Abby received the letter on 5 March 2008 and immediately posted his letter of acceptance to Danny.Due to postal delay, this letter reached Danny only on 12 .3. 2008.Meanwhile, on 11 March 2008, Denny, not having heard from Dony, sold the car to someone else.

Required:

Advise Dony:

a)whether he can successfully sue Denny for breach of contract; and (7 marks)

b)whether he is likely to obtain the remedy of specific performance, in the event there was a breach of contract by Denny. (10 marks)