Legal Background for AAT Foundation Unit 2

System
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edited June 18 in AAT student discussion
Hi There!

Can anyone help me to understand what is the distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat?

Thank you

Liliana

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  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Legal Background for AAT Foundation Unit 2

    ok this can take some getting to grips with.

    Basically an invitation to treat is an advert: a shop window sign, an advert in a paper etc.

    An offer has to be identifiable. That is, to a specific person or entity. You cannot make an offer to the whole world. (although there are some exceptions such as Carbolic smoke company but I won't go into that!)

    If you want a more formal discussion read what they have on wikipedia here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invitation_to_treat

    and here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offer_and_acceptance


  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Legal Background for AAT Foundation Unit 2

    Thank you Lincs...

    Liliana
  • System
    System Posts: 100,534 🤖 Admin 🤖
    Re:Legal Background for AAT Foundation Unit 2

    Also goods on a shop shelf are an 'Invitation to Treat'.

    Scott.

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