Adams v Lindsell (1818) established the postal rule in contract law. The case determined that a contract is formed when an acceptance letter is sent, not received. This decision continues to influence contract formation, especially in scenarios involving delayed communications.
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🏛️ Court: Court of King's Bench 🗓️ Judgment Date: 5 June 1818 🗂️ Where Reported: 106 E.R. 250; (1818) 1 B. & Ald. 681 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Postal Rule Establishment: The court ruled that a contract is formed when the acceptance letter is sent, not when it is received, establishing the "postal rule" in contract law.