Question

Randi mails an offer to sagan. on june 7, sagan mails an acceptance of randi's offer. randi receives the acceptance on june 10. the acceptance was effective upon dispatch on june 7.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Of course the acceptance is effective as the Randi didn't mention the time frame in which Sagan has to answer the acceptance. Since it was an open offer, the acceptance is effective. The statement is True.

Generally when someone sends an offer, the other party replies quickly if interested. But if the other party takes a day or two or more, it doesn't mean that the person is not interested. It may take time, and if he replies in affirmation, the acceptance remains valid.

Answer 2

The answer is true. As per general rule, the acceptance of the contract is valid once there has been communication. However, as per mailbox rule, once the mail has been sent, the acceptance of the offer becomes effective. So the answer to the question is true.