Acceptance

Acceptance in Malaysian contract law can be in the form of silence or mere inaction.

• True
• False

An offeror sends an offer to an offeree, specifying that acceptance must be by registered mail. The offeree sends their acceptance via regular mail. Is this a valid acceptance?

• Yes, because the offeree accepted the offer.
• No, because the offeree did not follow the specified method of acceptance.
• Yes, because the offeree used a reliable means of communication.
• No, because the offeror should have specified the method of acceptance in writing.

Acceptance is a crucial element to form a contract. Which of the following is an essential requirement for a valid acceptance?

• It must be communicated to the offeror.
• It can be silent or implied.
• It must be made within 30 days of receiving the offer.
• It must be in writing.

Which of the following is NOT a valid mode of communication for acceptance in Malaysian contract law?

• Face-to-face conversation
• Email
• Telegram
• Carrier pigeon

An offeror sends an offer to an offeree and specifies that acceptance must be received within 7 days. The offeree receives the offer on Day 1 but waits until Day 10 to send their acceptance. Is this a valid acceptance?

• Yes, because the offeree ultimately accepted the offer.
• No, because the offeree did not accept within the specified time frame.
• Yes, because the offeree received the offer within the time frame.
• No, because the offeror did not specify a time limit for acceptance.

An acceptance must match the terms of the offer exactly to be valid.

• True
• False

When does acceptance take effect as against the offeror?

• When the offeree sends the acceptance.
• When the offeror receives the acceptance.
• When the offeror communicates the offer.
• When the offer is made.

An offeror can specify a particular method of acceptance in the offer, and the offeree must adhere to that method.

• True
• False

A potential buyer sends an offer to purchase a piece of land to the seller. The seller, instead of responding directly, verbally tells a friend, "I think I'll sell my land to that buyer." The friend then tells the buyer about the seller's intention. Is this a valid acceptance?

• Yes, because the seller's friend communicated the acceptance.
• No, because the acceptance was not communicated directly to the buyer.
• Yes, because the seller verbally expressed acceptance.
• No, because the seller's intention is not clearly communicated.

When does a contract become binding in Malaysian contract law?

• When the offeror makes the offer.
• When the offeree receives the offer.
• When acceptance is communicated to the offeror.
• When the offeror communicates the offer.