Postal acceptance rule

Question 1

where is the general rule for PAR set out and what is it

Answer 1

If the offeree accepts by post, the general rule is that the offer will be accepted when the letter is posted, not when it reaches the offeror Adams V Lindsekk

Question 2

Case that indicates that if the post is known to be disrupted the PAR will not be applicable

Answer 2

Bal V Van Staden

Question 3

Case that holds PAR will not be applicable where the post incorrectly addressed through the carelessness of the offer

Answer 3

Korbetis V Transgrain Shipping BV

Question 4

Which case holds that the PAR will still be applicable even when the letter is lost in the post

Answer 4

House hold Fire Insuance Co Ltd v Grant

Question 5

Position regarding revocation and PAR

Answer 5

offeree sends faster communication revoking the acceptance or simply rejecting the offer without reference to the acceptance.
No English authority on this point although in Household Fire Insurance Co V Grant that the revocation would be effective.

Question 6

case that indicates that PAR does not accept to electronic world

Answer 6

Entire v Miles far East Camp and Birkinbon