Which nineteenth-century House of Lords decision followed the postal acceptance rule associated with…

The House of Lords applied the postal rule in Dunlop v. Higgins (1848). A properly posted acceptance took effect even though the letter arrived late.

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Which nineteenth-century House of Lords decision followed the postal acceptance rule associated with Adams v. Lindsell (1818)?

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Correct answer A

The House of Lords applied the postal rule in Dunlop v. Higgins (1848). A properly posted acceptance took effect even though the letter arrived late.

Option A

The House of Lords held that a duly posted acceptance was effective despite a delay in transmission.

Option B

This was a decision of the United States Supreme Court.

Option C

The Court of Appeal dealt with instantaneous communication. The case is distinct from the House of Lords postal decision.

Option D

This concerned a counteroffer and was not decided by the House of Lords.