Question 1

'AeroDyne Drone Logistics Ltd' sends an automated email to a potential client stating: "We can provide daily drone delivery services for your medical supplies at £500 per week. Please reply to discuss terms."

In contract law, what is the legal status of this email?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the wording 'reply to discuss terms'. This shows negotiations are still open, meaning it cannot be a firm offer.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Confusing a price quotation with a legal offer. Quotations are generally invitations to treat unless explicitly stated otherwise.

'AeroDyne Drone Logistics Ltd' sends an automated email to a potential client stating: "We can provide daily drone delivery services for your medical supplies at £500 per week. Please reply to discuss terms."

In contract law, what is the legal status of this email?

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