Alf sells prestige used cars. In the window of his office showroom Alf displays a whiteboard. On January 20 Alf wrote on this board: • “2015 Ferrari, just arrived, mint condition, £50,000. Special offer • 2015 Porsche, just arrived, like new, £40,000”. Question Which TWO of the following statements are correct? A In relation to the Ferrari the statement on the whiteboard is an invitation to treat B In relation to the Ferrari the statement on the whiteboard is an offer C In relation to the Porche the statement on the whiteboard is an invitation to treat D In relation to the Porche the statement on the whiteboard is an offer Question  On January 21 Benz came into the showroom and offered Alf £400,000 for the Ferrari. Alf told Benz that he would consider his offer and get back to him. On January 22 Alf phoned Benz and said he would definitely accept £450,000 for the Ferrari. Benz requested time to think about his decision. Alf agreed he would hold the offer to Benz open, and not accept an offer from anyone else, until 12 noon on January 26. On January 25 Benz posted a letter to Alf agreeing to buy the Ferrari for £450,000. Benz’s letter arrived at 9.30 am on January 26.

icon
Related questions
Question

Alf sells prestige used cars. In the window of his office showroom Alf displays a whiteboard. On January 20 Alf wrote on this board: • “2015 Ferrari, just arrived, mint condition, £50,000. Special offer • 2015 Porsche, just arrived, like new, £40,000”.

Question

Which TWO of the following statements are correct?

A In relation to the Ferrari the statement on the whiteboard is an invitation to treat

B In relation to the Ferrari the statement on the whiteboard is an offer

C In relation to the Porche the statement on the whiteboard is an invitation to treat

D In relation to the Porche the statement on the whiteboard is an offer

Question 

On January 21 Benz came into the showroom and offered Alf £400,000 for the Ferrari. Alf told Benz that he would consider his offer and get back to him. On January 22 Alf phoned Benz and said he would definitely accept £450,000 for the Ferrari. Benz requested time to think about his decision. Alf agreed he would hold the offer to Benz open, and not accept an offer from anyone else, until 12 noon on January 26. On January 25 Benz posted a letter to Alf agreeing to buy the Ferrari for £450,000. Benz’s letter arrived at 9.30 am on January 26.

 

AI-Generated Solution
AI-generated content may present inaccurate or offensive content that does not represent bartleby’s views.
steps

Unlock instant AI solutions

Tap the button
to generate a solution

Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS