Adrian sent an offer to Sehar by mail to sell him a used computer monitor for $125. An appropriate response accepting this offer is first effective to form a contract when
A)Sehar's acceptance arrives at the Adrian's.
B)Sehar decides to accept.
C)Sehar's acceptance is put in an envelope to mail.
D)Sehar mails his letter of acceptance.

Question

Adrian sent an offer to Sehar by mail to sell him a used computer monitor for $125. An appropriate response accepting this offer is first effective to form a contract when​
A)Sehar's acceptance arrives at the Adrian's.
B)Sehar decides to accept.
C)Sehar's acceptance is put in an envelope to mail.
D)Sehar mails his letter of acceptance.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Under the mailbox rule, an acceptance is generally considered effective once it is dispatched, as long as the acceptance is properly addressed and stamped. Therefore, when Sehar mails his letter of acceptance, the contract is formed at that moment.

Adrian Sent an Offer to Sehar by Mail to Sell