On 1 December, Bill wrote to Jill asking, “are you interested in selling your lawn mowing business, and if so, at what price?” On 10 December, Jill replied by letter in the following way: “I offer my lawn mowing business for $10,000. This offer to remain open until 20 December.”
Bill received the letter on 14 December and posted a letter accepting the offer, although he had heard that day from a neighbour that it was rumoured that Jon had offered $12,000 for the business. On 17 December, Jill changed her mind and sent a letter cancelling her offer. Bill received this letter on 18 December one day before Jill received Bill’s acceptance.
Bill received the letter on 14 December and posted a letter accepting the offer, although he had heard that day from a neighbour that it was rumoured that Jon had offered $12,000 for the business. On 17 December, Jill changed her mind and sent a letter cancelling her offer. Bill received this letter on 18 December one day before Jill received Bill’s acceptance.