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)

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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.

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    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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