B is corrent because between merchants, additional and different terms become part of the contract unless they materially alter it, notification of objection to them is given within a reasonable time, or the original offer expressly limited acceptance to the terms of the offer. The additional and different term added by Chickenshop is neither material nor contrary to the terms of the original offer. And the original offer did not expressly limit acceptance to its terms. Therefore, a contract was formed on Chickenshop’s terms.
A is incorrect because Chickenshop’s reply was an unconditional, effective acceptance. The reply manifested an intent to accept and enter into a contract, and was not conditional upon assent to the additional terms included in the acceptance.
C is incorrect since the additional and different term added by Chickenshop becomes part of the contract.
D is incorrect because under common law, the additional term in offeree’s acceptance would operate as a counteroffer, which is an automatic rejection of the offer. However, since the facts in this question dictate application of the "battle of the forms" rule, under the Uniform Commercial Code, the additional term becomes a part of the contract.
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