2.3 Acceptance

1. Terms

1.1. Section 7 of the CA 1950 stated there are 2 conditions to an acceptance:-

1.1.1. Absolute and Unqualified

1.1.2. Be Expressed in Some Usual and Reasonable Manner

2. Time Limit

2.1. If a proposal prescribes a time limit for an acceptance to be made, such a proposal must be accepted within the prescribed time. Any failure will nullify (invalidate) the proposal. If no time is prescribed, acceptance then must be made within a reasonable time (Section 6(b) of the CA 1950)

3. Definition

3.1. According to Section 2(b) of the CA 1950:- "When the person to whom the proposal is made signifies his assent (expression of approval) thereto, the proposal is said to be accepted: a proposal, when accepted, becomes a promise.

4. Form

4.1. An act of silence does not amount to acceptance since an acceptance must be communicated. (But, it depends whether the silence benefits the promisee.)

5. Communication of Acceptance

5.1. According to general principle, if communication of acceptance is made by instantaneous conversation such as f2f tel., or fax, a contract is formed when communication of acceptance comes to the knowledge of the proposer.