Saman, a keen collector of old cars has seen an advertisement for an auction of old cars in a weekend newspaper. He travelled to Colombo from Badulla to attend the auction in order to bid for the model mentioned in the list of vehicles to be auctioned. However, when Saman

Arrived at the auction site, he found a notice outside stating that the auction has been cancelled".Saman contemplates legal action against the auctioneer. In the context of law of contract, advise Saman whether he can succeed in an action against the auctioneer. Give reasons for your answer.