A public promise offers a stated reward to anyone who knowingly fulfils the stated condition. What type of offer is it?
Question and options
A public promise offers a stated reward to anyone who knowingly fulfils the stated condition. What type of offer is it?
General offer
Implied offer
Cross offer
Standing offer
Answer and explanation
An offer made to the public at large, such as a reward for finding lost property, is a general offer. Under section 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 it is accepted by performing its conditions, as in Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co; a standing offer is a continuing offer to supply goods as ordered.
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