at which place communication of acceptance is not necessary
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Explanation:
We know that two very important aspects of a contract are the offer and the acceptance of the offer. However, in the practical world of business and economics, the communication of the offer and the acceptance and the timings of these are also very important factors. Let us look at this communication timeline and also learn about the revocation of an offer.
Communication of Offer and Acceptance
Now we have seen previously that an offer cannot be revoked after the offeror has communicated it to the offeree. Then the offer becomes binding, it creates legal relations between the two parties.
So when is the communication complete? Effective communication of the offer and a clear understanding of it is important to avoid misunderstanding between all the parties.
If the parties are talking face-to-face this is not a problem. The communication happens in real time and the offer and acceptance will be communicated on the spot, creating no confusion.
But often times in business the communication occurs via letters and emails etc. So, in this case, the timeline of communication is important.
Communication of Offer and Acceptance and Revocation of Offer
Communication of Offer
Section 4 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 says that the communication of the offer is complete when it comes to the knowledge of the person it has been made to. So when the offeree (in case of a specific offer) or any member of the public (in case of a general offer) becomes aware of the offer, the communication of the offer is said to be complete.
So when two people are talking, face-to-face or via telephone, etc the communication will be complete as soon as the offer is made. Example if A tells B he will fix his roof for five thousand rupees, the communication is complete as soon as the words are spoken.
Let us take the same example. A writes to B offering to fix his roof for five thousand rupees. He posts the letter on 2nd July. The letter reaches B on 4th July. So the communication is said to complete on 4th July.
Communication of Acceptance
Mode of Acceptance
In this case of communication of acceptance, there are two factors to consider, the mode of acceptance and then the timing of it. Let us first talk about the mode of acceptance. Acceptance can be done in two ways, namely
two very important aspects of a contract are the offer and the acceptance of the offer. However, in the practical world of business and economics, the communication of the offer and the acceptance and the timings of these are also very important factors