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B accepts A’s proposal by a letter sent using an authorised method. Under section 4 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, when is communication of the acceptance complete as against B?

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B accepts A’s proposal by a letter sent using an authorised method. Under section 4 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, when is communication of the acceptance complete as against B?

  1. When B puts the letter beyond B’s control in transit

  2. When A sends B a reply accepting the letter

  3. When B receives confirmation of delivery

  4. When the acceptance comes to A’s knowledge

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Correct answer: D - When the acceptance comes to A’s knowledge

Section 4 sets two moments. Communication is complete against the proposer when the acceptance is put into transmission beyond the acceptor’s control. Against the acceptor it is complete when the acceptance comes to the proposer’s knowledge.

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