Jackson Furniture Co. states in writing that their offer to sell sofas to a hospital will be held open for 40 days. The written offer requires a consideration to be legally binding.

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No consideration is necessary when a merchant promises in writing to hold an offer open for the sale or lease of goods. Known as a firm offer, the writing must be signed by the merchant, and the time period for holding the offer open may not exceed three months.