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Agreement - II
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Agreement - II
Acceptance in Contract 
Formation
Legal Definition
Section 2(b) defines acceptance as assent by the person to whom 
the proposal is made.
Contract Element
Acceptance is crucial for establishing a valid contract under the Act.
Time Sensitive
Must be given within stipulated time or reasonable period.
Unambiguous Agreement
Represents final agreement to the terms of a proposal.
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Agreement - II
Acceptance in Contract 
Formation
Legal Definition
Section 2(b) defines acceptance as assent by the person to whom 
the proposal is made.
Contract Element
Acceptance is crucial for establishing a valid contract under the Act.
Time Sensitive
Must be given within stipulated time or reasonable period.
Unambiguous Agreement
Represents final agreement to the terms of a proposal.
Key Points for a Valid 
Acceptance
Right Person
Given by the individual to 
whom the proposal is 
addressed.
Proper Manner
Complies with the manner 
specified by the proposer.
Timely Response
Provided within the time set or 
within a reasonable timeframe.
Absolute Agreement
Must be without conditions or 
qualifications.
Acceptance can be expressed (verbal/written) or implied (inferred from 
actions). Invalid acceptance releases the proposer from obligations.
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Agreement - II
Acceptance in Contract 
Formation
Legal Definition
Section 2(b) defines acceptance as assent by the person to whom 
the proposal is made.
Contract Element
Acceptance is crucial for establishing a valid contract under the Act.
Time Sensitive
Must be given within stipulated time or reasonable period.
Unambiguous Agreement
Represents final agreement to the terms of a proposal.
Key Points for a Valid 
Acceptance
Right Person
Given by the individual to 
whom the proposal is 
addressed.
Proper Manner
Complies with the manner 
specified by the proposer.
Timely Response
Provided within the time set or 
within a reasonable timeframe.
Absolute Agreement
Must be without conditions or 
qualifications.
Acceptance can be expressed (verbal/written) or implied (inferred from 
actions). Invalid acceptance releases the proposer from obligations.
Acceptance Must Be 
Communicated
Written Form
Formal letters or 
digital 
communications 
that clearly state 
acceptance.
Verbal 
Agreement
Oral acceptance 
that is clear and 
unambiguous.
Action-Based
Acceptance 
through conduct 
that indicates 
agreement.
For a contract to be legally binding, the offeree must 
communicate their acceptance. Failure to do so means no 
contract is formed.
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Agreement - II
Acceptance in Contract 
Formation
Legal Definition
Section 2(b) defines acceptance as assent by the person to whom 
the proposal is made.
Contract Element
Acceptance is crucial for establishing a valid contract under the Act.
Time Sensitive
Must be given within stipulated time or reasonable period.
Unambiguous Agreement
Represents final agreement to the terms of a proposal.
Key Points for a Valid 
Acceptance
Right Person
Given by the individual to 
whom the proposal is 
addressed.
Proper Manner
Complies with the manner 
specified by the proposer.
Timely Response
Provided within the time set or 
within a reasonable timeframe.
Absolute Agreement
Must be without conditions or 
qualifications.
Acceptance can be expressed (verbal/written) or implied (inferred from 
actions). Invalid acceptance releases the proposer from obligations.
Acceptance Must Be 
Communicated
Written Form
Formal letters or 
digital 
communications 
that clearly state 
acceptance.
Verbal 
Agreement
Oral acceptance 
that is clear and 
unambiguous.
Action-Based
Acceptance 
through conduct 
that indicates 
agreement.
For a contract to be legally binding, the offeree must 
communicate their acceptance. Failure to do so means no 
contract is formed.
Felthouse v Bindlley
Case Background
Dispute over horse sale where 
nephew communicated desire to 
purchase, but uncle did not 
respond.
Court Ruling
Silence or inaction by the offeror 
does not constitute acceptance.
Legal Principle
Nephew's letter was an offer. 
Without uncle's acceptance, no 
contract existed.