Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company [1893] 1 QB 256 is an English contract law decision by the Court of Appeal, which held an advertisement containing certain terms to get a reward constituted a binding unilateral offer that could be accepted by anyone who performed its terms. It is notable for its treatment of contract and of puffery in advertising, for its curious subject matter associated ...
The Carbolic Smoke Ball Company advertised a £100 reward for anyone contracting influenza after using their smoke ball as directed. Mrs Carlill used the ball as prescribed but caught influenza. The Court of Appeal held the advertisement was a binding unilateral offer, accepted by performance, supported by consideration. Background The Carbolic Smoke Ball Company published an advertisement in ...
Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Company held that an advertisement, in the absence of language stating otherwise, is an offer of a valid contract that is accepted upon performance. Summary:
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The Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. advertised that anyone using their smoke ball correctly and contracting influenza would receive £100. Mrs Carlill followed instructions, contracted influenza, and successfully sued for her reward.
Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. case opinion from the England and Wales Court of Appeal
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company Court of Appeal Citations: [1893] 1 QB 256. Facts The defendant sold a medicine which they called a ‘Carbolic Smoke Ball’. When they advertised the…
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co – Case Summary – IPSA LOQUITUR
Carlill v. Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. (1892) is one of the most celebrated cases in contract law. It clarified the legal effect of advertisements, the nature of unilateral contracts, and the principles governing acceptance and consideration.