The New Lawyer Q&A
Nov. 25, 2008
The New Lawyer: Question 3
To form a common law contract, there must be a meeting of the minds: an offer and an acceptance that is a mirror-image of the offer.
May 1. O asks for estimate - offer?
An offer requires present intent, communicated to an identifiable offeree and containing definite terms.
Present intent?
Here, O asked for an estimate. O has not shown present intent to contract. This is a mere inquiry.
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