What is the ratio in Felthouse v Bindley?

The ratio is that silence alone cannot constitute acceptance of a contractual offer - acceptance must be clearly communicated to the offeror to create a binding contract.

What did the court decide in Felthouse v Bindley?

The court decided that no contract existed because the nephew's silence in response to the offer, and his uncommunicated intention to accept, could not form a binding agreement.

Why is Felthouse v Bindley important for contract law?

It established the fundamental requirement that acceptance must be communicated, preventing people from being unfairly bound to contracts through mere silence or failure to reject offers.

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