Which of the following is true of an offer made in jest?
A) Even if an offer is clearly a joke, the words are treated as an offer.
B) A joke is always treated as a serious offer, unless the person specifically states: "I'm joking."
C) A joke is never treated as a serious offer.
D) A joke is treated as a serious offer if the outward manifestation of intent would lead a reasonable person to believe it was intended as a serious offer.
E) The court will look to a person's secret or hidden intent to attempt to discern if a joke was an offer or not.

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An offer made in jest is treated as a serious offer if the outward manifestation of intent would lead a reasonable person to believe it was intended as a serious offer. This principle is based on the objective theory of contracts, which emphasizes how a reasonable person would interpret the actions and words of the parties involved, rather than their subjective intent.

Which of the Following Is True of an Offer Made