Multiple choice

Fact: A writes to B, “I offer to sell my house for Rs 40 000. if I do not receive a reply by Monday next, I shell assume that you have accepted the offer”. Issue : Is there a valid contract between A and B ?

  1. yes, there is a valid contract.

  2. No, there is no valid contract because A made a offer but didn't accept it.

  3. Because A had made an offer so the contract is voidable at the option of A.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Silence cannot constitute acceptance of an offer. The offeror (A) cannot unilaterally impose a condition that silence will be construed as acceptance. B's silence does not create a binding contract.

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