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It is when the letter of offer is responded to by a sufficient and communicated acceptance, and supported by legally-sufficient consideration to form a contract, with no defenses as to its enforcement.
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∙ 14y agoNo - an offer is an invitation to enter into a binding contract.
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Is an offer and acceptance a binding contract?
Yes, an offer and acceptance form the basis of a legally binding contract. Once an offer is made by one party and accepted by the other party, with agreement on the terms, consideration, and intention to create legal relations, a contract is formed.
Is a contract legal if the offer is not made seriously?
A contract is a legally binding document. If it was signed, it is serious.
Define offer and acceptance?
Offer and acceptance are required to create a legally binding contract. The offer is contracted and then by signing the contract the other person indicates their acceptance of the terms.
A legally binding contract must include some type of?
Offer, acceptance, and consideration.
What is the diference between an offer and invitation to treat?
An offer is a a clear indication of the offeror's willingness to enter into an agreement with the offeree, conditional on the offeree's acceptance. If accepted, it becomes a legal, binding contract. Though an Offer to Treat can appear to be an Offer, they are not Offers themselves. They invite another party to make an offer. Unlike Offers, acceptance of an Offer to Treat is actually making an offer and it does not create a binding contract.
Offer sent by post -the offeree accepts and return the acceptance via postl but the offeror dies in the process- is the contract still binding?
Well in a sentence....The contract is legitimately binding, however the contentious issue to be discussed, if the contract is enforeceable and if at all it is enforceable to whom would its effect be?
Factor that can validate and invalidate a binding contract?
Factors that can validate a binding contract are signatures from all parties and a fulfillment of obligations. A factor that can invalidate a binding contract is undue stress caused as a result of the contract.
Parties to a contract must be competent to contract?
An acceptance is a response to the offeree that indicated that they approve of the terms of the offer. Once an offer is accepted, a legally binding contract is created. An acceptance must be intentionally made. The offeree must communicate to the offeror that they agree with the terms of the proposed contract. Both parties must be mentally competent for a contract to be legally binding. The contract also cannot contain anything unlawful; otherwise it is also not considered a valid contract. The communication of the acceptance of an offer can be bilateral or unilateral. http://sincerlysamski.blogspot.com/2011/09/writing-valid-contracts.html
Why is it important to distinguish between an offer and an invitation to treat?
The distinction is important because accepting an offer creates a binding contract while "accepting" an invitation to treat is actually making an offer.
Distinguish between domestic sales contract and export sales contract?
Domestic agreements are not intended to be legal binding Commercial contracts are intended to be legal binding
Is accepting a job offer in an email a binding contract?
yes, when you post your e-mail that will act as an acceptance and a contract will be formed. A contract can be formed through any means of communication including e-mail.
Can a minor put a house under a contract?
No. A minor cannot sign a binding contract.No. A minor cannot sign a binding contract.No. A minor cannot sign a binding contract.No. A minor cannot sign a binding contract.
