Which of the following acceptances is allowed for an offer under common law?
A) mirror image rule acceptance
B) open term acceptance
C) deposited rule acceptance
D) additional terms acceptance

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Under common law, the mirror image rule states that the acceptance must exactly mirror the terms of the offer. Any deviations from the terms of the offer would be regarded as a counteroffer, which terminates the original offer. Thus, the correct acceptance for an offer under common law is the mirror image rule acceptance. Open term acceptance occurs when one or more essential terms of the contract are left unspecified or open for further negotiation, and is not allowed under the common law. The deposited rule acceptance requires the acceptance to reach the offeror's knowledge, and hence is not a type of acceptance, but rather a method to prove that an acceptance has been communicated. Additional terms acceptance adds new terms that were not present in the original offer, and would be considered a counteroffer under the common law.

Which of the Following Acceptances Is Allowed for an Offer