Laura offered to sell Louis a tract of land. The offer was complete and certain as to all material terms. The offer stated that a telegraphed acceptance was required. Within a reasonable time, Louis telephoned Laura to accept. Which of the following is a true statement about this situation?
A) Louis can use promissory estoppel to enforce a contract here.
B) Louis's telephone call would be a good acceptance as this case involves a sale of goods.
C) Louis has not accepted and there is no contract.
D) Louis has accepted because a telephone call is a reasonable means of acceptance.

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In this case, there is no acceptance and no contract in this situation as the offer clearly stated that a telegraphed acceptance was required, and the acceptance was communicated through telephone. If the offeror specifies in the offer the time, place, or method of communicating acceptance, the offeree must comply fully with the offeror's specifications. Any material deviation makes the attempt to accept ineffective.

Laura Offered to Sell Louis a Tract of Land