Entores Ltd v. Miles Far East Corp. [1955]
[1955] 2 QB 327 · Court of Appeal of England and Wales · England and Wales
Issue
Where and when is acceptance effective for instantaneous communication?
Held
Acceptance was effective when received by the offeror.
Exam use
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Summary
Important communications and contract formation case.
Facts
Issue
Where and when is acceptance effective for instantaneous communication?
Held
Acceptance was effective when received by the offeror.
Ratio Decidendi
For instantaneous communications, acceptance generally occurs on receipt.
Reasoning
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Reference to Entores Ltd v. Miles Far East Corp. ([1955] 2 QB 327) strengthens a contract law answer because the case reflects the principle that For instantaneous communications, acceptance generally occurs on receipt. Applied to a problem question, the case should be used after identifying the issue as Where and when is acceptance effective for instantaneous communication? The stronger essay move is to connect the material facts to the court's holding, then explain whether the present facts support the same conclusion or justify distinguishing the authority.
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