Posting rule
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posting-rule-201-16745505
title:
Posting rule
text:
The posting rule is an exception to the general rule of contract law in common law countries that acceptance of an offer takes place when communicated. Under the posting rule, that acceptance takes effect when a letter is posted; the post office will be the universal service provider, such as the UK's Royal Mail, the Australia Post, or the United States Postal Service. In plain English, the "meeting of the minds" necessary to contract formation occurs at the exact moment word of acceptance is se
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
A mailed contract is accepted when the letter is posted
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_rule
date created:
date modified:
2023-08-26T04:21:58Z
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