Judi purchased new interior carpeting at her medical practice from Alex, who installed

the carpeting as part of their contract. The carpeting reacted to the adhesive Alex used

in the installation process, causing the office to be filled with toxic fumes.

Consequently, the practice had to close for one week at a considerable loss of income

to Judi. Judi and Alex have been

negotiating over the resolution of Judi's claim again

Alex.

Judi says to Alex, "I'll agree to release any claims I have against you if you'll pay

me $20,000; otherwise I'm hiring a lawyer."

Alex responds by saying, "Judi, I can't pay

you $20,000."

Judi

says, "Then Alex, we are done negotiating." Alex responds by saying,

"Okay, Judi, I'll pay the $20,000 to put this behind me."

Has Alex effectively accepted

Judi's offer?

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