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In which case did the court hold that a public offer of a reward for using a product as directed and…

In Carlill, the Court of Appeal treated the advertisement as a public offer and held that performance of its conditions could constitute acceptance without separate advance…

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In which case did the court hold that a public offer of a reward for using a product as directed and still contracting influenza could be accepted by performing its conditions?

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In Carlill, the Court of Appeal treated the advertisement as a public offer and held that performance of its conditions could constitute acceptance without separate advance notice. Section 8 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 separately recognizes acceptance by performing the conditions of a proposal.

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Option A

This case concerns a reward claimant who acted without knowledge of the offer.

Option B

This case concerns the contractual capacity of a minor.

Option C

The court held that the advertised smoke-ball reward could be accepted by performing its conditions.

Option D

This case concerns whether a price statement in property negotiations amounted to an offer.

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