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Abstract
By a letter dated Jan. 29, 1929, A offered to exchange certain lands with B and stated in the letter, "I will give you eight days in which to accept or reject this offer." The letter was received on Feb. 2 and the acceptance was telegraphed on Feb. 8, reaching A on Feb. 9. Held, B could maintain a suit for specific performance. Since an offer is not complete until received B accepted within eight days. Caldwell v. Cline (W. Va. 1930) 156 S.E. 55.
Recommended Citation
CONTRACTS-DURATION OF OFFER SPECIFYING A DEFINITE LIMIT,
29
Mich. L. Rev.
633
(1931).
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