Contracts
When a seller accepts an offer but makes even a minor change to the terms, the result is:
AA valid acceptance that creates a binding contract
BA counteroffer that voids the original offer✓ Correct
CA breach of fiduciary duty
DAn invalid transaction requiring a new offer
Explanation
The mirror image rule requires acceptance to match the offer exactly. Any change, even minor, constitutes a rejection of the original offer and creates a new counteroffer.
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