Mirror Image Rule - Contract Law

The video tutorial explains the mirror image rule in contract law, which requires acceptance to match the offer exactly. It distinguishes between contracts involving goods and non-goods, highlighting that additional terms in non-goods contracts are counter offers, while in goods contracts, they may be suggestions or become part of the contract if both parties are merchants. The tutorial also covers conditions under which additional terms can be included in merchant contracts and suggests further reading for complex rules.

What happens if the acceptance of a contract changes any terms of the original offer?

• It becomes a valid acceptance.

• It is considered a counteroffer.

• It is ignored.

• It automatically becomes part of the contract.

In a contract for the sale of goods between non-merchants, what is the status of additional terms in the acceptance?

• They are mere suggestions and not part of the contract.

• They are considered a rejection of the offer.

• They invalidate the contract.

• They automatically become part of the contract.

When both parties are merchants, under what condition do additional terms in acceptance not become part of the contract?

• If they are accepted by both parties.

• If they materially alter the contract.

• If they are beneficial to both parties.

• If they are written in the contract.

What signifies acceptance of additional terms in a contract between merchants?

• Expressly rejecting the terms.

• Ignoring the terms.

• Failing to reject the terms.

• Discussing the terms.

In a merchant contract, what happens if the acceptance is conditioned on additional terms?

• The original offer is accepted without changes.

• The contract is void.

• The additional terms become part of the contract if not rejected.

• The additional terms are ignored.