CIPS Exam L4M3 Topic 3 Question 38 Discussion

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Question #: 38
Topic #: 3

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According to mailbox rule in some common law countries, at which point the offeree's acceptance will be effective?

AWhen the letter of acceptance is opened and its contents read by the offeree.

BWhen the letter of acceptance is received by the offeror.

CWhen the letter of acceptance has been written.

DWhen the letter of acceptance has been correctly addressed, its postage paid, and posted.

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Suggested Answer: D

When parties do not negotiate face-to-face, a key Question: becomes when

things like acceptances, rejections and revocations take effect. The general rule is that acceptances are effective on dispatch (when they are mailed). Everything else becomes effective when the offeror actually receives them. This idea is codified by the ''mailbox rule'' which states that acceptance is effective on dispatch, even before the offeror has received it. (The one minor exception to this rule involves option contracts for which acceptances are not effective until they are received by the offeror.)

- The Mailbox Rule

- CIPS study guide page 34

by Gilma at Jul 02, 2024, 04:02 PM

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Raina

5 months ago

Option D sounds like a lot of work. I'm going with the path of least resistance - B all the way!

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Darell

5 months ago

I'm just happy I don't have to lick any stamps. Ain't nobody got time for that!

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Willis

4 months ago

B) When the letter of acceptance is received by the offeror.

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Darnell

4 months ago

A) When the letter of acceptance is opened and its contents read by the offeree.

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Jamey

5 months ago

I think the correct answer is C.

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Carmen

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's A.

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Dion

5 months ago

Hmm, I thought the acceptance was effective when the letter was posted? Guess I need to brush up on my common law contract knowledge.

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Krystal

5 months ago

The mailbox rule is pretty straightforward - the acceptance is effective when the letter is received by the offeror. Option B seems like the clear winner here.

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