1. On January 1, Celeste, a construction worker, sent a signed letter to John, a policeman, offering to sell to John a used watch for $300.In the letter, which accurately described the watch and indicated the price, Celeste wrote: "I promise to keep this firm offer open to you for 5 months from today, (signed) Celeste."John received the letter on January 4.On April 15, Celeste decided that she no longer wanted to sell the watch.On that same day, Celeste sent a letter to John telling him that the January 1 offer was no longer open to him.John received the letter on April 17.On May 25, John sent a letter to Celeste saying, "I accept your offer of January 1."Celeste received the letter on June 5.Celeste refused to deliver the watch to John.John sued Celeste for breach of contract.
2. Judgment for whom? Explain.
3. Assume all of the above facts except that Celeste and John are both in the business of selling used watches.Judgment for whom? Explain.
4. Assume all of the above original facts in (a) except that Celeste made the offer by telephone and not in writing.Judgment for whom?Explain.