The producer of a medicinal 'smoke ball' advertised in the print media and social media that anyone who bought and used the ball in proper way and still contracted influenza would be paid a 500 OMR reward. Miss Ayesha used the ball as per directions and did catch influenza. When she approached the producer, they claimed that there was no enforceable contract because Miss Ayesha had never notified the company that she accepted its offer. Questions a. Can Miss Ayesha go to a court of law and claim reward from the company? Why or why not? b. Is the contract in this case enforceable by law or not?

The producer of a medicinal 'smoke ball' advertised in the print media and social media that anyone who bought and used the ball in proper way and still contracted influenza would be paid a 500 OMR reward. Miss Ayesha used the ball as per directions and did catch influenza. When she approached the producer, they claimed that there was no enforceable contract because Miss Ayesha had never notified the company that she accepted its offer. Questions a. Can Miss Ayesha go to a court of law and claim reward from the company? Why or why not? b. Is the contract in this case enforceable by law or not?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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ISBN:9781259964947

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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