Dunlop v Higgins

Dunlop v Higgins

Dunlop v Higgins (1848) 1 HL Cas 381 was an early decision confirming the postal rule in the English law of contract formation. The decision was based on the earlier case of Adams v. Lindsell.

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Judgment

The posting of a letter accepting an offer constitutes a binding contract even if the letter never arrives due to the fault of the post office.

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