Contracts
A Louisiana seller accepts an offer but fails to notify the buyer of acceptance within the stated offer period. The offer:
AAutomatically converts to a binding contract
BExpires — no contract is formed because acceptance was not communicated within the required time✓ Correct
CBecomes binding after 30 days by operation of law
DCan be accepted at any time within 6 months
Explanation
An offer can only be accepted within the time specified. If the seller fails to communicate acceptance before the offer expires, the offer lapses and no contract is formed — the buyer is no longer bound.
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