Contract Acceptance And The Mailbox Rule
Javier seeks to hire Doreen to perform repairs on his house and e-mails her a contract offering $500 for the work. Later that day, Doreen replies via e-mail accepting the offer. Before Javier opens Doreen's e-mail, he receives a message from George offering to perform the same work for $250. Javier accepts George's offer and e-mails Doreen to inform her that he has made other arrangements. If Doreen sues Javier for breach of contract, a court will most likely rule that
AJavier is free to enter into a new contract with George because the agreement with Doreen lacked proper consideration.
BJavier is free to enter into a new agreement with George because Doreen had not yet commenced the work.
CJavier breached a contract with Doreen because she detrimentally relied on his offer.
DJavier breached a contract with Doreen because she had already accepted his offer before he entered into the agreement with George.