Reviewed case brief
Hyde v. Wrench
(1840) 3 Beav 334; 49 ER 132
(1840) 3 Beav 334; 49 ER 132 · Court of Chancery (Rolls Court)
- Court
- Court of Chancery (Rolls Court)
- Year
- 1840
- Subjects
- Law of Contract I
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
A counter-offer terminates (destroys) the original offer; the original offer cannot thereafter be accepted.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1840) 3 Beav 334; 49 ER 132; verified via Wikipedia, lawteacher.net, ipsaloquitur.com, studocu.com
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