Facts
- The claimants (in England) sent a telex offer to the defendants (in Holland)
- The defendants replied with a telex communication
Issue
- When did the contract come into force. This would determine who’s law applied, that of Holland’s jurisdiction, or English law.
Decision
- Contract created when acceptance received
Reasoning
- Acceptance needed to be communicated before the contract was effective
- As such, the contract was made in England and subject to English law
