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James puts an Advertisement outside his House for Selling it for 1 Lakh Rupees. Jack sees the Advertisement and agrees to buy the house but James refuses to sell the house to him. Can Jake Sue James for Breach of Contract?

Option: 1

Yes, as it is now liability of jake to sell the house


Option: 2

No, as the advertisement was only an invitation to offer and not an offer by itself.


Option: 3

Yes, as advertising something is also considered as offer in Indian Contract Act* 1872.


Option: 4

No, the contract does not happen as James refuses to sell the house. 

 


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The advertisement was only an invitation to offer and not an offer by itself. Since James had not accepted Jack’s offer, there was no Contract between them. Acceptance is an integral part of a valid Contract.hence option b is correct.

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