Generally, acceptance is effective when sent, regardless of whether it reaches the offeror. Note also that id. Generally, revocation is effective when received by the offeree. But note that an exception applies in the case of option contracts, per id. Generally, rejection or counter-offer is effective when received by the offeror.
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Relatively slow communications appear as slanted lines, therefore, while relatively instantaneous ones appear as vertical lines. 63, providing that the offeree may be estopped to enforce the contract against an offeror who reasonably relies on the earlier-received rejection. E, supra, suggests that the acceptance sent prior to the receipt of the revocation will trump that revocation. J, supra, suggests that the rejection or counter-offer sent prior to and received before the acceptance will trump that acceptance. Access other teaching materials .