Contracts
In South Carolina, a counteroffer legally:
AExtends the original offer
BAccepts the original offer with modifications and constitutes a rejection of the original offer✓ Correct
CIs binding on the original offeror without acceptance
DMust be submitted in a specific SCREC-approved form
Explanation
A counteroffer rejects the original offer and creates a new offer. The original offeror is no longer bound by their original offer once a counteroffer is made, and the new offer must be accepted to create a binding contract.
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