X posts a letter offering to sell a house to Y at a stated price. Under section 4 of the Indian…
An offer is communicated when it comes to the addressee’s knowledge. Illustration (a) to section 4 treats the offer to sell a house by letter as communicated when the…
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X posts a letter offering to sell a house to Y at a stated price. Under section 4 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, when is the offer communicated?
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Correct answer B
An offer is communicated when it comes to the addressee’s knowledge.
Illustration (a) to section 4 treats the offer to sell a house by letter as communicated when the addressee receives the letter.
Option feedback
Option A
Posting the offer does not bring it to Y’s knowledge.
Option B
The statutory illustration treats receipt of the offer letter by Y as completion of communication of the offer.
Option C
Posting a reply concerns a later step, after communication of the offer.
Option D
Receipt of a reply concerns a later step, after communication of the offer.
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