Law of Contract Cases on Postal Rule

Holwell Securities Ltd v Hughes

Court: Court

Year: 1947

Principle(s): Exception to postal rule: the postal rule does not apply when the terms of contract explicitly indicates that acceptance is only effective upon receeption

Adams v. Lindsell

Court: Court

Year: 1818

Principle(s): An acceptance of an offer is generally effective and legally binding as soon as it is posted (mailed), even if the offeror is unaware of the acceptance until a later date.