A in an offer to sell a property, gave B the right to accept within 14 days. The next day at about 3.50 p.m., B send by post his letter of acceptance, which was received by A’s office at 8.30 p.m. But before that at course of post. B received the letter of revocation at 5.30 p.m.

Option A: Revocation has been effectively made

Option B: Revocation has not been effectively made

Option C: It is a case of cross-offer, so no contract can be said to be concluded

Option D: None of the above

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 5 of Contract Act. Letter should have reached before 3:50 p.m.

Sample Mock Tests for Practice

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THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 11 Q. NO. 351 TO 385)

THE HINDU ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956 (PAPER 02 Q. NO. 31 TO 39)

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THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 12 Q. NO. 386 TO 420)

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THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 (PAPER 04 Q. NO. 121 TO 135)

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THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963 (PAPER 06 Q. NO. 201 TO 240)

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 12 Q. NO. 441 TO 480)

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THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 09 Q. NO. 321 TO 360)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 17 Q. NO. 641 TO 680)

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