In Brinkibon v Stahag Stahl (1983), the House of Lords addressed the issue of contract formation via telex. The court concluded that a contract is made where the acceptance is received, not where it is sent.
Also known as: Brinkibon v Stahag Stahl und Stahlwarenhandels GmbH
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🏛️ Court: House of Lords 🗓️ Judgment Date: 21 January 1982 🗂️ Where Reported: [1983] 2 A.C. 34; [1982] 2 W.L.R. 264 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Instantaneous Communication: The court ruled that a contract formed through instantaneous communication methods, such as telex, is considered made where the acceptance is received, rather than where it is sent.