CAF-4 · Chapter 2 · Question 9 of 15
An offeree posts a letter of acceptance on Monday. On Tuesday, the offeree changes his mind and posts a letter revoking his acceptance. Which letter prevails?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Whichever letter reaches the proposer first.
Explanation
An acceptance may be revoked at any time before the communication of the acceptance is complete as against the acceptor (i.e., before the acceptance reaches the proposer). Therefore, if the revocation reaches first or at the same time, it is valid.
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