A retailer advertises a new line of jeans,
called ‘Holey Jeans!’ The jeans are so popular that they are completely sold
out of stock in just a very short period of time. When Cersei goes into the
store to purchase a pair of ‘Holey Jeans!’, no jeans are left.
Which of the following is CORRECT , in relation to the law of contract?

Question

A retailer advertises a new line of jeans,
called ‘Holey Jeans!’ The jeans are so popular that they are completely sold
out of stock in just a very short period of time. When Cersei goes into the
store to purchase a pair of ‘Holey Jeans!’, no jeans are left. 
 Which of the following is  CORRECT , in relation to the law of contract?

Answer

Cersei has no contractual rights: an
advertisement such as this is an offer, but it is one that may only be accepted
by Cersei taking the jeans to the checkout.

Answer

Cersei has contractual rights: the advertisement
is an offer which she has accepted when she goes to the store with the
intention of forming a contract.

Answer

Cersei has no contractual rights: Cersei has not accepted
an offer as the retailer’s advertisement is an invitation to treat.

Answer

Cersei has no contractual rights: advertising
the jeans is simply the provision of information and it is not an offer that
can be accepted by Cersei.

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