Question

Apply the given legal principles to the facts provided in the following of the question and select the most appropriate answer.
Principle : Acceptance must be communicated to the offeror to constitute a binding contract. Mere intention to accept, without communication does not lead to a contract.
Facts : J wanted to purchase her uncle T’s television. J wrote a letter to T indicating that she wished to purchase his television for ₹5,000. T was pleased with J’s offer and decided to call J to accept the offer. T called J twice, but J did not pick up her phone. The next day, T found a buyer for the television for ₹6,000 and sold the television to this buyer. J is alleging breach of contract.

• A. J will be unsuccessful because even though the contract was binding, T found a buyer who offered a higher price for the television
• B. J will be successful because T’s action of calling J is equivalent to communication of acceptance
• C. J will be successful because T was happy with J’s offer and had intended to accept
• D. J will be unsuccessful since T’s acceptance had not been communicated to constitute a binding contract

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

J will be unsuccessful since T’s acceptance had not been communicated to constitute a binding contract

Answer 2

The correct option is (D) : J will be unsuccessful since T’s acceptance had not been communicated to constitute a binding contract.