CAF-4 · Chapter 2 · Question 4 of 15
Laila offered her scooter to Maria for Rs. 40,000. Maria accepted but said she would pay Rs. 39,000 cash down and Rs. 1,000 later. What is the status of this acceptance?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) It is invalid because a valid acceptance must be absolute and unqualified.
Explanation
To convert a proposal into a promise, the acceptance must be absolute and unqualified (unconditional). Maria introduced new payment terms, acting as a counter-offer.
More Offer, Acceptance and Revocation MCQs
- Q6How is an implied acceptance generally inferred in legal terms?
- Q7According to the Contract Act, 1872, what is the exact definition of an 'agreement'?
- Q8When is the communication of an acceptance complete as against the acceptor?
- Q9An offeree posts a letter of acceptance on Monday. On Tuesday, the offeree changes his mind and posts a letter revoking his acceptance…
- Q10Azam, at an auction, gives the highest bid to buy Babar's goods but withdraws the bid before the fall of the auctioneer's hammer. What is…