morrison wanted to sell a certain parcel of land to Thoelke. He decided to make

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morrison wanted to sell a certain parcel of land to Thoelke. He decided to make an offer by sending Thoelke a letter. When THolelkereceived the letter, he decided to accept. He wrote a letter to Morrison scything that he would buy the land at the price quoted in the later. Thoelke then mailed the letter. Before he received the letter from Thoelke, Morrison changed his mind and withdrew the offer to THoelke. When Thoelke found Morrison would not sell the land to him, he sued. Was Thoelke's letter a vlid acceptance, bidding to Mirson to the sale?

Explanation / Answer

Yes, he is liable get the compensation. There was an offer made by Morrison and it was accepted by Thoelke. The acceptance became valid the moment Thoelke deposited the letter. So consideration is depositing the letter not receiving the letter by Morrison. Hence it is a valid contract because there was an offer and acceptance by both the parties.

So Morrison will have to compensate.

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