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... by conduct to buy the shirt from the shop. There has become a legal binding agreement with her and the shop. She has taken consideration by giving money in exchange for the shirt and also intension to create legal relations. As to this purchase there is a contract between Julie and the shop. This situation is similar to case Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co 1893 where an advert was placed for smoke balls to prevent influenza. The advert offered to pay £100 if anyone contracted influenza after using the ball. The company deposited £1,000 with the alliance bank to show their sincerity in the matter. The claimant bought one of the balls but contracted influenza. It was held that she was entitled to recover the £100. The court of appeal held that the deposit of money showed an intention to be bound therefore the advert was an offer, it ...
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