Roger gets bucked off of his $20,000 horse. As he picks himself up off the ground, he yells, "I'll sell this worthless horse for $100!" Carrie hands Roger $100 and tries to take the horse. Roger will not sell her the horse for $100, so Carrie wants to sue him for breach of contract. An attorney would likely advise Carrie that

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Roger's statement can be interpreted as a venting of frustration rather than a serious offer to sell his horse for $100. For a contract to be valid, there must be a serious offer and acceptance, among other elements. Roger's exaggerated statement, given the context and the significant disparity between the stated price and the horse's actual value, would likely be viewed by a court as not constituting a genuine offer to enter into a contract.

Roger Gets Bucked Off of His $20,000 Horse