Countdown Events made what looks like an offer to Roxy Theatre group to provide online ticketing services to Roxy in exchange for a share of ticket proceeds.Roxy has now accepted the offer.Countdown now insists it was only exploring a possible business relationship and did not intend to make an offer to Roxy.How will a court resolve this dispute?
A) by considering the parties' legal capacity to contract
B) by considering whether the bargain is fair to both parties
C) by considering the relative bargaining power between the parties
D) by considering how 'a reasonable person' would view the matter

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A court will resolve this dispute by considering how 'a reasonable person' would view the matter, focusing on whether the actions and communications of Countdown Events constituted a valid offer in the eyes of a reasonable person, and whether Roxy's acceptance was based on the understanding that a valid offer had been made.

Countdown Events Made What Looks Like an Offer to Roxy