... capable of being accepted. The first material event was David, the Dealer in electrical goods placing an advertisement in the local paper for 'Zoni' brand DVD players for £10 each. It may also be noticed that David here has used the phrase 'crazy bargain' which is seen as an advertisers puff. Since this advertisement is a bilateral offer (an exchange of promises) it must be considered that it may be seen by the courts as an invitation to treat and therefore not capable of being converted into a contract by acceptance. This principle is illustrated by relevant case law in this area. The situation arose in the case of PARTRIDGE v CRITTENDEN1 where the notice advertising 'bramble finch. Cocks and hen, 25c each' was interpreted by the Divisional court as an invitation to treat not allowing the defendant to be prosecuted under provisions of the Protection of Wild Birds Act ...

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