(b) as regards his dealings with the shopkeeper, Chip, it is equally unlikely that Ade would have any action against him. The original price on the ticket in the window was no more than an invitation to treat. Ade made an offer of £350, which Chip declined to accept. Chip in turn made a counter-offer of £400, which Ade could have accepted, to form a contract. Ade, however, did not accept the offer at the time it was made, and when he subsequently tried to accept it, he found out that the pottery had already been sold. As Ade had not provided any consideration for Chip to keep the offer open, he has no grounds for complaint against the shopkeeper. |
