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Introduction to the Law of Obligations.
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Introduction to the Law of Obligations Law 1075 FAO: Mr David Pearce Word Count: 2504 1i) 'A' has written to 'B' with an offer, consequently 'B' proceeds with an intended acceptance of this offer. However, the acceptance in the form of a letter is unintentionally delayed. This therefore falls under the postal rule. The postal rule is one significant exception to the general rule regarding communication of acceptance, which states that to be effective acceptance must be communicated to the offeror-actually brought to his or her attention (Entores Ltd. v Miles Far East Corporation [1955]). It should be noted that there was no particular or preferred method of reply to the offer by 'A' stated within the contract. Acceptance by post is legally binding on both parties, it becomes so as soon as the letter is posted (Adams v Lindsell [1818]). Even where the letter is delayed or lost in the post (Household Fire...
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