Rebecca sees a pair of beautiful silver shoes in a store window. She goes in and tells the shopkeeper, "If I am asked to the prom, I will buy those shoes. Please hold them for me." If the shopkeeper signs a note that says, "Will hold for Rebecca silver shoes, style 1028, size 8," will he have to honor that promise?

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There is a condition precedent to the contract of sale, which means that the contract is not binding until the condition is met. In this case, the condition is that Rebecca is asked to the prom. If she is not asked, then the contract is void and the shopkeeper is not obligated to sell her the shoes.

Rebecca Sees a Pair of Beautiful Silver Shoes in a Store