Meanwhile, Tania has been looking to move into her new apartment. While surfing the web later in the day, Tania went onto the Gumtree website, read some terms on their website and came across the following advertisement: "Second-hand study furniture for $500- study table and chair only. Mahogany wood." Tania emailed the relevant contact person (Dorothy) as follows: "I am very keen to purchase your furniture but how old is your furniture and would you accept payment in 2 instalments?" Dorothy replied stating: "I'm sorry but I need the funds urgently in a lump sum. The furniture is 5 months old." Tania emailed back four days later stating "I accept." Dorothy replied stating "I'm sorry but I have already sold the furniture to someone else. There is no contract between us!"

(c)Was there a contract between Tania and Dorothy regarding the purchase of the furniture for $500?

Please answer this question using the IRAC format. Refer to relevant caselaw in your answer.

IRAC

I: issue: question about the scenario.

R: rules: definition of the different business entities (advantage and disadvantages).

A: application: refer to the rules for each person involved in the scenario.

C: conclusion: answer the question raised in the issue above.