Multiple choice

Which of the following is false? An acceptance

  1. must be communicated

  2. must be absolute and unconditional

  3. must be accepted by a person having authority to accept

  4. may be presumed from silence of offeree
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Acceptance must be communicated, be absolute and unconditional, and come from someone with authority. Silence does not normally constitute acceptance in contract law (except in special pre-existing relationship cases), making option D the false statement.

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