Ch 2 Cases

Question 1

Smith v Hughes

Answer 1

Objective theory of agreement

Question 2

Hartog v Collins and Shields

Answer 2

Snapping up doctrine

Question 3

Gibson v Manc City Council

Answer 3

nature of an offer - showing communication of acceptance and intention to create legal relations to be necessary

Question 4

Harris v Nickerson

Answer 4

statement on intention in the negotiation process

Question 5

Harvey v Facey

Answer 5

supply of information in negotiation process

Question 6

Pharmaceutical Society v Boots

Answer 6

display of goods as an invitation to treat, not an offer

Question 7

Partridge v Crittenden

Answer 7

advertisement as an invitation to treat, not an offer

Question 8

Gibbons v Proctor

Answer 8

communication of acceptance of an offer is required, and this acceptance must mirror original offer

Question 9

Tinn v Hoffman

Answer 9

problems of cross offers

Question 10

Brogen v Met Railway

Answer 10

acceptance can be communicated by words / conduct

Question 11

Hyde v Wrench

Answer 11

counter offer rejects the original, destroying it