ACCT324 Quiz 14
Which of the following conditions must be present for an offer to have a legal effect?
Definite and certain terms
Felipe, Adam, and Shirley are neighbors. Felipe overhears Adam's offer to sell an antique clock to Shirley for $3,000. Under these circumstances, _____.
Felipe makes a new offer to Adam when he offers to buy the clock for $3,000
Amy offers to paint Louis's house for $1,000. The offer stated that acceptance in person was required. Within a reasonable time, Louis e-mailed Amy his acceptance. Which of the following statements is true about this situation?
Louis has not accepted the offer as required by the offeror, and there is no contract.
Macon is planning to buy Kevin's car for $15,000. He gives Kevin $1,500 to keep the offer open for 30 days. Kevin will deduct the $1,500 from the price of the car if Macon purchases the car within the 30 days. If Macon does not buy the car during that time, Kevin will keep the $1,500 and may then offer the car to someone else. Which of the following contracts does this scenario best illustrate? option contract
Option contract