Mary saw an advertisement on Gumtree posted by Susan. Susan offered a motorbike for sale. Mary contacted Susan indicating that she is interested in purchasing the motorbike. They agree to meet at Menlyn Mall in order to conclude the deal. While having coffee at Wimpy, Mary offers to pay Susan R7, 000 for the motorbike, and for Susan to hand over the motorbike to Mary immediately upon payment. They agree the same afternoon to conclude the deal and for Susan to deliver the motorbike to Mary at 16:00. Mary fails to show up at 16:00. When Susan phones her, Mary says that she found another motorbike for a cheaper price and that she no longer wishes to purchase the motorbike from Susan. Mary approaches you for advice.
Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT ?

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Mary saw an advertisement on Gumtree posted by Susan. Susan offered a motorbike for sale. Mary contacted Susan indicating that she is interested in purchasing the motorbike. They agree to meet at Menlyn Mall in order to conclude the deal. While having coffee at Wimpy, Mary offers to pay Susan R7, 000 for the motorbike, and for Susan to hand over the motorbike to Mary immediately upon payment. They agree the same afternoon to conclude the deal and for Susan to deliver the motorbike to Mary at 16:00. Mary fails to show up at 16:00. When Susan phones her, Mary says that she found another motorbike for a cheaper price and that she no longer wishes to purchase the motorbike from Susan. Mary approaches you for advice. 
 Which  ONE  of the following statements is  CORRECT ?

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The contract is valid because it came into being at the time when and place where the offer and acceptance was made and communicated to each contracting party.

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The contract is void because the parties were not in each other’s presence since Mary failed to show up to the deliver the R7, 000.

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The contract is invalid because both parties were not of sound mind and were minors (not over the age of 18).

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The contract is void because the offer was rejected by Mary when she indicated over the telephone that she is no longer interested in purchasing the motorbike.

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