Contracts
What is the 'mirror image' rule in contract law?
ABoth parties must sign identical copies
BAn acceptance must exactly match the offer without any changes✓ Correct
CCounteroffers must be identical in value
DBoth parties must use the same contract form
Explanation
The mirror image rule requires that an acceptance be an exact, unconditional agreement to all terms of the offer. Any change to the terms creates a counteroffer, not an acceptance.
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