The distinction is important because accepting an offer creates a binding contract while "accepting" an invitation to treat is actually making an offer.
It is when the letter of offer is responded to by a sufficient and communicated acceptance, and supported by legally-sufficient consideration to form a contract, with no defenses as to its enforcement.
Yes, an offer and acceptance form the basis of a legally binding contract. Once an offer is made by one party and accepted by the other party, with agreement on the terms, consideration, and intention to create legal relations, a contract is formed.
A contract is a legally binding document. If it was signed, it is serious.
Offer and acceptance are required to create a legally binding contract. The offer is contracted and then by signing the contract the other person indicates their acceptance of the terms.
Offer, acceptance, and consideration.
An invitation to treat is where a person or business invites people to make an offer to form a contract. It can be confused with an offer in that accepting an offer creates a binding contract, whereas accepting an invitation to treat only constitutes making an offer. An example of an invitation to treat is a store's ad in the Sunday paper. Conditional auctions (those where the winning bid is subject to the seller's approval) are also invitations to treat, but a traditional auction is an offer. The below links can give you more information on invitations to treat. Because invitations to treat are jurisdictional-specific, you should contact a contract law attorney in your area for detailed information on your state's law.
An offer is a a clear indication of the offeror's willingness to enter into an agreement with the offeree, conditional on the offeree's acceptance. If accepted, it becomes a legal, binding contract. Though an Offer to Treat can appear to be an Offer, they are not Offers themselves. They invite another party to make an offer. Unlike Offers, acceptance of an Offer to Treat is actually making an offer and it does not create a binding contract.
Well in a sentence....The contract is legitimately binding, however the contentious issue to be discussed, if the contract is enforeceable and if at all it is enforceable to whom would its effect be?
The two most important elements of a contract that every manager should know about are offer and acceptance. The offer is a proposal to create a contract, and acceptance is the agreement by the other party to the terms of the offer. These elements are essential to forming a legally binding contract.
An acceptance is a response to the offeree that indicated that they approve of the terms of the offer. Once an offer is accepted, a legally binding contract is created. An acceptance must be intentionally made. The offeree must communicate to the offeror that they agree with the terms of the proposed contract. Both parties must be mentally competent for a contract to be legally binding. The contract also cannot contain anything unlawful; otherwise it is also not considered a valid contract. The communication of the acceptance of an offer can be bilateral or unilateral. http://sincerlysamski.blogspot.com/2011/09/writing-valid-contracts.html
Domestic agreements are not intended to be legal binding Commercial contracts are intended to be legal binding