A publicly promises ₹1,000 to anyone who finds his lost dog. How is the promise classified?
The promise is a general offer because anyone who knows of it may accept by performing its stated condition. Section 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 treats performance of…
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A publicly promises ₹1,000 to anyone who finds his lost dog. How is the promise classified?
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Correct answer B
The promise is a general offer because anyone who knows of it may accept by performing its stated condition. Section 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 treats performance of a proposal's condition as acceptance.
Option feedback
Option A
A specific offer is addressed to an identified person or group. Anyone may perform the condition here.
Option B
The promise is a general offer addressed to the public. A person who knows of it may accept by finding the dog.
Option C
The payment and the act required to earn it are specified.
Option D
An invitation to offer seeks proposals. This promise commits A to paying a stated reward upon performance.
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