AnswersDrive2nd October 2019
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What is the effect of a counter offer on the original offer?
A counter offer is an offer made in response to a previous offer by the other party during negotiations for a final contract. It is a new offer made in response to an offer received. It has the effect of rejecting the original offer, which cannot be accepted thereafter unless revived by the offeror.
What is a rejection in law?
Rejection Law and Legal Definition. Rejection is a refusal to accept a contractual offer. Rejection means a refusal to accept tendered goods as contractual performance.
How offer can be revoked?
In contract law, revocation can also refer to the termination of an offer. An offeror may revoke an offer before it has been accepted, but the revocation must be communicated to the offeree, although not necessarily by the offeror.
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When a counter offer is made?
A Explanation: When a counteroffer is made, the original offer is terminated. Instead, a new offer is formed, and the offeree of the original offer becomes the offeror of the counteroffer.
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Is a tender an offer?
The tender offer is a public, open offer or invitation (usually announced in a newspaper advertisement) by a prospective acquirer to all stockholders of a publicly traded corporation (the target corporation) to tender their stock for sale at a specified price during a specified time, subject to the tendering of a
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Is it counter offer or counteroffer?
A counteroffer is conditional. When the seller receives a low offer, the offeree can counter with a price, which he feels is reasonable. The buyer can either accept that offer or counter again. The seller can counter the offer; however, the offeree does not have to accept it.
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What is revocation in law?
Revocation. Revocation is the act of recall or annulment. It is the reversal of an act, the recalling of a grant or privilege, or the making void of some deed previously existing. A temporary revocation of a grant or privilege is called a suspension.
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What is a counter offer for a job?
What is a Counter Offer? A counteroffer is an offer made by a candidate in response to a salary offer from an employer. A counter offer is issued when the job offer presented by a prospective employer isn't considered acceptable by the applicant.
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What is the meaning of invitation to treat?
"an expression of willingness to negotiate. A person making an invitation to treat does not intend to be bound as soon as it is accepted by the person to whom the statement is addressed." A contract is a legally binding voluntary agreement that is formed when one person makes an offer, and the other accepts it.
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What is the definition of acceptance in contract law?
An offer is an open call to anyone wishing to accept the promise of the offeror and generally, is used for products and services. Acceptance occurs when an offeree agrees to be mutually bound to the terms of the contract by giving consideration, or something of value like money, to seal the deal.
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What is a counteroffer on Ebay?
Buyers get bargains, and Sellers move merchandise. The Seller then has 48 hours in which to accept the offer, decline the offer, or make a counteroffer, at which point the Buyer then has 48 hours to accept the counteroffer, decline the counteroffer, or make a counter-counteroffer.
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What is an offer in business law?
In contract law, an offer is a promise in exchange for performance by another party. An offer can be revoked or terminated under certain conditions. There are also times when an offer can be negotiated to create a counter-offer. CLEP Introductory Business Law: Study Guide & Test Prep / Business Courses.
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Who can accept an offer in a contract?
Offer. Treitel defines an offer as "an expression of willingness to contract on certain terms, made with the intention that it shall become binding as soon as it is accepted by the person to whom it is addressed", the "offeree". An offer is a statement of the terms on which the offeror is willing to be bound.
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When can an offer be terminated?
Offers may be terminated in any one of the following ways: Revocation of the offer by the offeror; counteroffer by offeree; rejection of offer by offeree; lapse of time; death or disability of either party; or performance of the contract becomes illegal after the offer is made.
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When can a contract be terminated?
A contract requires one or both parties meet obligations detailed in the contract before it is completed. In some instances, contract termination can occur that will make the contract void of legal binding. Only the parties involved in the agreement may terminate a contract.
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What is the difference between duress and undue influence?
Undue influence is taking advantage of another person, through a position of trust, in the formation of a contract. Undue influence always involves a relationship between the two parties, with one party in a superior position over the other. Undue influence doesn't involve a direct threat, like duress does.
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Why a contract can be terminated?
If one party fails to perform their duties, the contract may be terminated, and the non-breaching party may be able to recover losses caused by the breach. According to a Prior Agreement: Termination of contract may occur if the parties had previously formed an agreement regarding contract termination.
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Can you get out of a legally binding contract?
Getting out of a legal contract prematurely has consequences. A contract breach occurs when one or both parties do not fulfill the legal obligations of the agreement. You must have a valid legal reason to get out of a contract without being sued.
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How do you terminate a contract?
Method 1 Terminating a Contract Legally
- Use a termination clause. Many types of long-term and automatically renewing contracts have a termination clause.
- Argue the contract is impossible.
- Claim a frustration of purpose.
- Identify a failure of condition.
- Negotiate a termination.
- Claim breach of contract.
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Is it illegal to break a contract?
Breaking a private contract between two parties is not forbidden by law or statute - anyone can do it and it is up to the aggrieved party to pursue damages in a civil court for a private wrong. So if you break a contract it is not illegal, it is a breach of contract.