Tim mails an offer to Brian on June 15. Brian receives the offer on June 16. Tim mails a revocation of the offer on June 17. Brian mails a letter of acceptance on June 18. Brian receives the revocation on June 19. Tim receives the letter of acceptance on June 20. Was a contract formed?
A) Yes, on June 16.
B) Yes, on June 18.
C) Yes, on June 20.
D) No, the offer was revoked before acceptance.

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A contract was formed on June 18 when Brian mailed the letter of acceptance. According to the mailbox rule, an acceptance is effective when dispatched, not when received. The revocation was not effective until Brian received it on June 19, which was after he had already accepted the offer.

Tim Mails an Offer to Brian on June 15