Acceptance

Question	Answer
who gave the definition of Acceptance ? what is it defined as ?	Treitel a final and unqualified expression of assent to the terms of an offer
what is acceptance ?	it turns a specific offer, made with the intention to be bound, into an agreement
what is the 'mirror image rule'?	offer and acceptance must mirror perfectly
what is 'consensus ad iden' ?	agreement of the same thing
if there is no request for further information, the offer us up for acceptance - what is the case ?	Stevenson, Jacques and Co. v Mclean
if both parties make offers at the same time, is there a contract? what if they are identical ? case?	no, no contract doesnt matter, still no contract Tinn v Hoffman
what does Gibbons v Proctor say ?	- is at odds with the principle that there must be knowledge of the offer in order to claim the reward
is the motive relevant ? case?	no, motive is irrelevant - Williams v Carwardine
what does a counter offer do to the original offer ? case what is a counter offer not ?	destroys original offer - Hyde v Wrench not acceptance of original offer
what is the general principle of communication of acceptance ?	acceptance needs to be communicated to the offeror
what are the 2 exceptions of this gen principle ?	1. implied waive of 'communication' requirement Felthouse v Binley (performance of the act constitutes acceptance, no need to communicate It) 2. acceptances by post

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