Craig makes an offer to Josie by mail, because she cannot be reached by telephone. She replies by mail, accepting the offer. Canada Post mislays her reply for several weeks. Craig, who has given up waiting to hear from her, has entered into the contract with someone else after waiting for a reasonable time. Josie can sue Craig for breach of contract.

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In contract law, acceptance is effective when dispatched, not when received, under the "postal rule." Josie's acceptance was valid when she mailed it, creating a binding contract.

Craig Makes an Offer to Josie by Mail, Because She