Which of the following is correct with respect to the operation of the postbox rule?
A) For the postbox rule to apply, the offer must be made by mail.
B) If the postbox rule applies, an acceptance must be communicated and heard by the offeree before it is effective.
C) If the postbox rule applies, the acceptance is effective at the time of mailing.
D) If the postbox rule applies, the only way for an acceptance to be effective is if it is sent by mail.
E) For the postbox rule to apply, the offeror must make that clear when the offer is made.

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The postbox rule, also known as the mailbox rule, states that an acceptance is effective once it is dispatched by the offeree, as long as the acceptance is properly addressed and the means of communication is expressly or impliedly authorized by the offeror. This means that the contract is formed at the moment the acceptance is sent, not when it is received by the offeror.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to the Operation