LAWS105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Contract, Timesdaily, Puffery
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An offer is a statement by the offeror. That s/he is willing to enter into a legally binding agreement. Can you answer yes or no to the offer . Carlill v carbolic smoke ball co [1893] nature of offer. 1000 pounds had been deposited into the bank to show their sincerity: the plaintiff purchased cbs product and used it according to the directions from. 20th november 1891 until 17 january 1892 when she contracted influenza. The judge concluded that she was entitled to the 100 pounds. Held: the court found in favour of mrs carlill. Lindley lj stated: an offer can be made to all of the world, and can be accepted by performance of the conditions. As a general proposition, when an offer is made it is necessary that acceptance must be notified in order to constitute a binding contract.
