Contracts
A NH seller accepts a buyer's offer and signs the acceptance. Before the signed acceptance is communicated to the buyer, the seller calls the buyer's agent and orally revokes the acceptance. Under NH law:
AThe revocation is effective since it was communicated before the written acceptance arrived
BAn acceptance, once signed by the seller, generally cannot be revoked; the contract is formed upon communication✓ Correct
CThe revocation is valid only if made in writing
DThe revocation is effective if it is received before the written acceptance
Explanation
Under contract law, once a seller signs and communicates acceptance of an offer, a binding contract is formed. While the timing of communication matters, once acceptance is transmitted (via agent, email, etc.), the contract is generally binding. This is a nuanced area where the exact facts and jurisdiction-specific rules apply.
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