A makes an offer to B by letter. B posts an acceptance on Monday. A posts a revocation on Tuesday that reaches B on Wednesday afternoon — after B's acceptance was posted but before it arrives at A. The contract
AIs revoked because the revocation reached B before A read the acceptance
BIs voidable at B's option
CNever came into existence
DWas formed when B posted the acceptance; revocation is ineffective
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Was formed when B posted the acceptance; revocation is ineffective
Section 5: a proposal may be revoked at any time BEFORE communication of acceptance is complete as against the proposer (i.e., before B posted). Once B posted, the proposal can no longer be revoked. The contract is concluded.
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