In Harvey v Facey (1893), the court determined that no contract existed between the parties through telegrams. The appellants' inquiry about a property's lowest price was answered with a price quote. The court ruled that without an acceptance from Facey, no binding agreement was formed.
Communication Does Not Equate to Contract: The case highlights that merely stating a minimum selling price in response to an inquiry does not constitute a binding offer. A clear and explicit acceptance is necessary to establish a legally enforceable contract.
