On Wednesday, Frederick advertised his Nikon D800E digital camera in the local newspaper for 2000. George, on seeing the advertisement, called at Frederick's house on the same day to see the camera. After discussion, Frederick offered to sell the camera to George for 1500. George stated that he would need some time to think it over but that Frederick should assume if he heard nothing from George by Thursday evening, that George had bought it. Frederick replied that this arrangement was fine by him.

At 3:00 p.m. Hari telephoned Frederick and offered to buy Frederick's camera for 2300. Frederick immediately accepted Hari's offer and e-mailed George revoking his original offer. Unknown to Frederick and George, there was a problem with George's internet service provider and the message to George was never directed to him. Although Frederick did not know this, he was worried about the matter and tried to telephone George again at 6pm. Frederick spoke to Isabel, George's wife, and told her that the camera had been sold. Isabel said that she expected George home at 6:30 p.m. and would pass the message on to him then. However, George had already decided to buy the camera and had faxed his acceptance to Frederick's home at 5:15 p.m. Frederick did not read George's acceptance until 6:30 p.m. George came at 7:15 p.m. and Isabel then gave him the message from Frederick.

What would Frederick's advertisement amount to?

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Who made the offer in this case?

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State two (2) cases distinguishing an invitation to treat from an offer:

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What is the general principle governing the acceptance of an offer?

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State the case that supports this principle:

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List one exception to the general principle governing acceptance of an offer:

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Could Frederick accept Hari's offer? Give reasons.

What is the general principle governing the revocation of an offer?

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Could Frederick communicate the revocation of his offer to George's wife, Isabel? Give reasons.

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What is the principle of law governing the Postal Rule?

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What is the principle of law governing instantaneous forms of communication?

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Was a valid contract formed between Frederick and George?