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Entores Ltd v. Miles Far East Corporation

[1955] 2 QB 327

[1955] 2 QB 327 · Court of Appeal (England)

instantaneous-communicationtelexacceptancereceipt-rule
Court
Court of Appeal (England)
Year
1955
Subjects
Law of Contract I
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

For instantaneous communication such as telex, the contract is complete where and when the acceptance is received by the offeror.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Editorial source

        [1955] 2 QB 327

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