Contracts
In West Virginia, a buyer's purchase offer states 'this offer expires at 5:00 PM on Friday.' The seller signs and returns the acceptance at 7:00 PM Friday. There is:
AA valid contract because acceptance was communicated the same day
BNo contract because the offer expired before acceptance✓ Correct
CA contract that may be ratified by the buyer at their option
DA voidable contract at the seller's election
Explanation
An offer that expires at a specified time and date is no longer open for acceptance after that time. The seller's acceptance at 7:00 PM (after the 5:00 PM deadline) is a new offer by the seller that the buyer may accept or reject — it does not create a binding contract.
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