Caldwell v. Cline
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
156 S.E. 55 (1930)
Relevant factsFree
Cline (defendant) mailed Caldwell (plaintiff) a letter offering to trade property, giving Caldwell eight days to accept or reject; Caldwell received the letter on February 2 and wired his acceptance on February 8, which Cline received on February 9. Cline refused to perform, arguing the acceptance was untimely if measured from the letter's mailing date, and the lower court dismissed Caldwell's suit for specific performance.
IssueFree
Whether an offer made by mail is legally made when sent by the offeror or when received by the offeree.