BCL – L1 – SA – Q19 – Contract Law

Jackson Jewellers wrote to Miller, “We have received an exceptionally self-winding Rolox watch which we will sell to you at a very favourable price.”

A   The letter is an offer to sell.

B   A valid offer cannot be made by letter.

C   The letter contains a valid offer which will terminate within a reasonable time.

D   The letter lacks one of the essential elements of an offer.

D

Explanation:

An offer must be definite and certain, including specific terms like price. The letter lacks a specific price, making it an invitation to treat, not an offer (D). It is not an offer (A, C), and offers can be made by letter (B).