Contracts
A Vermont buyer makes an offer on a home. Before the seller responds, the buyer wants to withdraw the offer. Under contract law, the buyer can withdraw because:
AAn offer is irrevocable once submitted
BAn offer may be revoked at any time before acceptance✓ Correct
CThe buyer must pay a penalty to withdraw
DOnly the seller can terminate the offer
Explanation
Under basic contract law, an offer may be revoked by the offeror at any time before it is accepted, as long as the offeree has not provided consideration for an option to hold the offer open. Once accepted, it becomes a binding contract.
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