Adams v. Lindsell
High Court of Justice King's Bench Division
106 Eng. Rep. 250 (1818)
Relevant factsFree
Lindsell (defendant) sent Adams (plaintiff) a letter offering to sell wool and requesting a reply by post. Because Lindsell had misdirected the letter, Adams's acceptance was delayed. Before receiving Adams's mailed acceptance, Lindsell sold the wool to a third party.
IssueFree
Whether an offeree's acceptance sent by post is effective upon mailing, where it is mailed within the time contemplated by the offer.