Mirror Image Rule - Contract Law

Mirror Image Rule - Contract Law

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the mirror image rule state regarding acceptance of a contract?

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How does a counter offer differ from a valid acceptance under the mirror image rule?

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What happens to additional terms in an acceptance when neither party is a merchant?

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Under what conditions do additional terms in an acceptance become part of the contract when both parties are merchants?

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What is the significance of expressly rejecting additional terms in a contract negotiation?

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