Rejecting a Contract Offer

The video tutorial explains the concepts of offer and acceptance in contract law, focusing on how an offeree can accept or reject an offer. It discusses the importance of unequivocal communication in expressing rejection and highlights the differences between common law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) regarding additional terms in acceptance. The tutorial also covers the timing and standards for rejecting offers, emphasizing the role of the mirror image rule in common law.

What is a valid method for an offeree to reject an offer?

• Sending a counter-offer

• Ignoring the offer

• Purchasing a different item

• Accepting the offer silently

In what situation can an offeree accept goods and later reject them?

• If the goods are delivered late

• If the goods do not meet a certain standard

• If the offeree changes their mind

• If the offeree finds a better price elsewhere

What is the key requirement for communication of rejection under common law?

• It must be notarized

• It must be delivered in person

• It must be an unequivocal expression

• It must be in writing

How does the inclusion of additional terms in acceptance affect the offer under common law?

• It strengthens the acceptance

• It has no effect

• It automatically voids the contract

• It constitutes a rejection

Under the UCC, when do additional terms in acceptance lead to rejection?

• When they are mere suggestions

• When they are ignored by the offeror

• When the original offeror agrees

• When acceptance is conditional on these terms