Which case law relates to the approval of telephone exchange in property transactions?

• A. Domb and Another v Isoz 1980
• B. Smith v Jones 1990
• C. Brown v Green 1985
• D. White v Black 1999

Answer: (A)

Acceptance by telephone in property transactions is effective when it is clearly communicated to the offeror. The moment the offeror hears and understands the acceptance, the contract is formed, even if a written contract has not yet been executed. Domb and Another v Isoz (1980) deals with this precise scenario, showing that a telephone exchange can create a binding agreement in a property transaction as long as there is a clear, unequivocal acceptance communicated to the offeror and the parties intend to be bound. In practice, this means the parties must ensure the terms are definite and that the acceptance is properly conveyed and received. Other options don’t specifically address the reception and binding effect of a telephone exchange in property deals.