Rosa offers Valerie the chance to buy Rosa's cottage for $25,000.Two days later,while Valerie is still considering the offer,Rosa's sister mentions to Valerie that Rosa has sold the cottage to Ben for $30,000.If Valerie now accepts,Rosa will be liable for breach of contract.

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Rosa did not enter into a contract with Valerie and therefore cannot be liable for breach of contract. The offer was merely an invitation to treat and Rosa was free to sell the cottage to someone else at a higher price.

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