Ms. Uusiku posts a letter to TBA (Pty) Ltd with an offer to buy 1000 shares in the company. The directors agreed, and a letter informing her that the company would allocate the shares was posted in return. After they posted their letter of acceptance, but before she received their letter, she informs the company telephonically that she revokes the offer. Discuss the legal position of the parties.

Ms. Uusiku posts a letter to TBA (Pty) Ltd with an offer to buy 1000 shares in the company. The directors agreed, and a letter informing her that the company would allocate the shares was posted in return. After they posted their letter of acceptance, but before she received their letter, she informs the company telephonically that she revokes the offer. Discuss the legal position of the parties.

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Chapter19: Deferred Compensation

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