Was a contract was formed or not? In answering this question, do not rely solely upon conclusions. Your position should be supported by ample explanations.

Example: A statement to the effect that an offer was made is a conclusion. It is fine to used conclusions as a part of your answer so long as the conclusions are supported by ample explanation. If you feel that an offer has been made, part of your explanation must, at a minimum, discuss whether the present intent to enter into a contract, sufficiency of information involving the subject and terms of the deal, and communication of the offer were present.

Contract problem:

On Thursday, May 14, Jack received the following letter from Cynthia:

Dear Jack, I will let you have my `Cynthia House' for this June-through-

August season, same terms under which you occupied it last year.

Please reply in a week."

Jack notice Cynthia's letter was postmarked May 11.

On May 17, Jack learned that Cynthia had sold Cynthia House to Jones for Jones' immediate occupancy.

Jack immediately wrote Cynthia,

"I'll take Cynthia House per your letter of the 11th."

The normal course of post between Jack and Cynthia is one day. Is there a contract between Jack and Cynthia? Please discuss