CAF-4 · Chapter 2 · Question 2 of 15
Ameer posts a letter offering to sell his car to Ghalib. Ghalib posts his letter of acceptance on Tuesday. On Wednesday, before Ghalib's letter arrives, Ameer changes his mind. Can Ameer legally revoke his offer on Wednesday?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) No, because communication of acceptance is complete as against Ameer once Ghalib posted the letter.
Explanation
A proposal may be revoked at any time before the communication of its acceptance is complete as against the proposer (i.e., when the offeree puts the acceptance in the course of transmission), but not afterwards.
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