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Contract Law

The Midnight Offer

Context

On Monday morning, Priya posts a letter to Dev offering to sell her vintage car for £12,000, stating the offer is open until Friday. On Tuesday evening, Dev posts a letter of acceptance. On Wednesday morning, before Dev's acceptance arrives, Priya emails Dev to say she is withdrawing the offer. Dev's acceptance arrives at Priya's address on Wednesday afternoon.

Step 1. At what point, if any, was Dev's acceptance effective?

Answer options for step 1