ACCA · Question 47 · The law of obligations
Scenario: 'AeroDyne Drone Logistics Ltd' negotiates with 'MediSupply Co' to provide vaccine delivery routes. AeroDyne emails: "We offer the Northern route for £50,000 per year." MediSupply replies: "Would you accept payment in 12 monthly installments?" AeroDyne ignores this reply and sells the route to a competitor. MediSupply claims AeroDyne breached the contract.
Question: Can MediSupply successfully sue AeroDyne for breach of contract?
Answer options:
Yes, because AeroDyne's offer was legally binding the moment it was sent.
Yes, because MediSupply's request for information acted as an acceptance.
No, because MediSupply had not yet accepted the offer, so no contract was formed.
No, because MediSupply's reply was a counter-offer which destroyed the original offer.
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