MLL111 Final: Contract Law Outline
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Firstly, it must be determined whether an offer was in fact made. An offer is an indication by one party to another of his or her willingness to enter into a contract with that person on certain terms. In determining whether an offer has been made, it must seem to a reasonable person in the position of the offeree that an offer was intended. (objective test. Carlill v carbolic smoke ball co principles: an offer can be made to a single person or the whole world. B: what was the nature of the offer: invitation to treat: An offer can be distinguished from an invitation to treat, which is an invitation or request for offers or to engage in negotiations with a view to sale. An invitation to treat is not contractually binding. (gibson v manchester city council). Other invitations to treat can be seen as: display of goods for sale:
