Question

Yasmine who lives in Hawaii, faxes an offer to Yash who lives in Texas saying "We can pay you $55,000 per year, starting June 1st." Yash faxes back saying "Thank you! I accept your generous offer, though I will also need $3,000 in relocation money. See you June 1st. Can't wait!" On June 1st, Yash arives in Hawaii to find that his position is filled already. He sues Yasmine.

A) Yash wins $55,000
B) Yash wins $58,000
C) Yash wins $3,000
D) Yash wins restitution
E) Yash wins nothing

Answer 1

Yash's response to Yasmine with additional terms was a counteroffer, which was not accepted, meaning the original offer was not validly accepted. Yash may only be entitled to restitution, not the offered salary or the additional relocation money.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to contract law, specifically the exchange of offer and acceptance in forming a legally binding agreement. When Yasmine made the offer and Yash responded with a condition about relocation money, he effectively made a counteroffer. Since Yasmine did not expressly agree to the counteroffer and it appears that the original position was filled, Yash's acceptance did not result in a completed contract under the initial terms. Therefore, he would not be entitled to the $55,000 salary. However, Yash may have a right to restitution for any reliance damages he suffered due to his reliance on Yasmine's offer, such as expenses incurred from relocating.