Lefkowitz v. Great Minneapolis Surplus Store
Supreme Court of Minnesota
86 N.W.2d 689 (1957)
Relevant factsFree
The Store (defendant) advertised fur coats and later a black lapin stole for $1 each on a first-come, first-served basis; Lefkowitz (plaintiff) was first in line each time and attempted to buy, but the store refused, citing an unstated "house rule" limiting the offers to women. The trial court found the fur coats' value too speculative to award damages but found the stole's $139.50 value calculable with sufficient certainty, awarding Lefkowitz that value minus the $1 price; the store appealed.
IssueFree
Whether an advertisement is a binding offer if it is clear, definite, and explicit, and leaves nothing open for negotiation.
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