How may an offer be made in a contract?

How may an offer be made in a contract?

• A. Only in writing with seal.
• B. Expressly or by implication, with intention to be binding.
• C. Only orally.
• D. By performance of the offeror.

Answer: (B)

An offer can be made in two broad ways: expressly or by implication, and it must be made with the intention to be bound. Express offers are clear statements of terms made in words, either in writing or spoken. Implied offers arise from conduct or circumstances that show a clear willingness to contract, even without an explicit statement. The crucial element is the intention to be bound once the other party accepts. It doesn’t have to be in writing and it doesn’t require a seal, so offering orally or by conduct is perfectly valid. The act of performing something in response to a proposal is usually acceptance (in a unilateral contract) rather than the making of the offer itself.

An offer can be made in two broad ways: expressly or by implication, and it must be made with the intention to be bound. Express offers are clear statements of terms made in words, either in writing or spoken. Implied offers arise from conduct or circumstances that show a clear willingness to contract, even without an explicit statement. The crucial element is the intention to be bound once the other party accepts. It doesn’t have to be in writing and it doesn’t require a seal, so offering orally or by conduct is perfectly valid. The act of performing something in response to a proposal is usually acceptance (in a unilateral contract) rather than the making of the offer itself.