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Which decision of the Supreme Court of India discussed the need for an outward manifestation of…

In its 1965 decision in Bhagwandas Goverdhandas Kedia, the Supreme Court majority distinguished a mental resolve to accept from an outward manifestation of assent. The…

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Which decision of the Supreme Court of India discussed the need for an outward manifestation of acceptance in a dispute over a contract negotiated by telephone?

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In its 1965 decision in Bhagwandas Goverdhandas Kedia, the Supreme Court majority distinguished a mental resolve to accept from an outward manifestation of assent.

The dispute concerned a contract negotiated by telephone.

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Option A

This Allahabad High Court case concerned liability arising out of railway carriage.

Option B

This Karnataka High Court case concerned damages for breach of an employment contract.

Option C

This English decision concerned implied indemnity.

Option D

The Supreme Court discussed acceptance by telephone and explained that private assent alone does not result in a contract.

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