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Elaine Yee Leng
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Which of the following is correct with respect to the operation of the postbox rule?

A) For the postbox rule to apply, the offer must be made by mail.
B) If the postbox rule applies, an acceptance must be communicated and heard by the offeree before it is effective.
C) If the postbox rule applies, the acceptance is effective at the time of mailing.
D) If the postbox rule applies, the only way for an acceptance to be effective is if it is sent by mail.
E) For the postbox rule to apply, the offeror must make that clear when the offer is made.

Postbox Rule

A principle in contract law that an offer is considered accepted when the acceptance letter is dispatched, not when it is received.

Time of Mailing

The specific date and time at which mail is officially accepted by a postal service for delivery.

  • Grasp the critical role and practical application of the mailbox rule in legal agreements.
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Thomas NagleNov 17, 2024
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