If Maria says to Peter "I bet you a million dollars that it is going to rain tomorrow" and Peter knows that Maria is joking,Maria's statement would not be a valid offer due to the lack of:
A)definite and certain terms
B)adequate communication to the offeree
C)contractual intent
D)contractual capacity
E)legal representation

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The first element of the offer is intent.The offeror must manifest an intent to be bound by the offeree's acceptance.If an individual is clearly joking,a reasonable person would not think that the individual seriously intended to make an offer,and the courts would consequently not treat the words as an offer.If Maria says to Peter "I bet you a million dollars that it is going to rain tomorrow" and Peter knows that Maria is joking,it would not be a valid offer based upon lack contractual intent.

If Maria Says to Peter "I Bet You a Million