Vending Machine Contractual Process

Summary

In both Malaysian and English contract law, vending machines are considered to make an offer. The machine displays goods and prices, constituting an offer. By inserting money and selecting a product, the consumer accepts the offer, forming a binding contract. The process involves offer (display of goods), acceptance (inserting money and selecting a product), intention (both parties intend to create legal relations), and consideration (exchange of money for goods). The case of Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Ltd [1971] supports this, where the court held that the ticket machine constituted an offer, and terms displayed after the ticket was issued were not part of the contract.

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any cases?
In Malaysia, there are no specific landmark cases regarding vending machines as offers or invitations to treat. However, similar principles can be drawn from general contract law cases. If you need more detailed information on a related case, you might consider consulting with a legal professional.
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in english law?
Under English law, vending machines are also considered to make an offer. When you insert money and select a product, you accept that offer, forming a binding contract.
Famous case:
- Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Ltd [*]: This case established that machines make offers when set up, and accepting the offer completes the contract.
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explain this cases
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Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Ltd [*]
- Facts: Thornton parked his car in a car park with an automated ticket machine. He took a ticket from the machine, which stated that the car park's terms were displayed inside.
- Issue: Whether the terms displayed inside the car park formed part of the contract.
- Held: The court held that the ticket machine constituted an offer. By taking the ticket, Thornton accepted the offer. Terms displayed after the ticket was issued were not part of the contract.
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expain why vending machine is an offer
In both Malaysian and English contract law, vending machines are considered to make an offer due to the following reasons:
- Display of Goods: The vending machine displays goods along with their prices. This visibility constitutes an offer to the public.
- Mechanism of Acceptance: By inserting money and selecting a product, the consumer accepts the offer.
- Binding Contract: Once the selection is made and money is inserted, a binding contract is formed, obliging the vending machine to dispense the selected product.
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if like this isnt display of goods consider as a invitation to treat? what make vending machine an offer
In contract law, particularly under English law, the distinction between an invitation to treat and an offer is crucial:
- Invitation to Treat: An invitation to negotiate or make an offer (e.g., goods on display in a store).
- Offer: A definite promise to be bound by specific terms (e.g., vending machines).
A vending machine is considered an offer because:
- Automatic Process: The machine automatically dispenses goods upon payment, leaving no room for negotiation.
- Definiteness: The goods and prices are clearly displayed, creating a definite promise to sell at that price.
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state the process of vending machine with (offer, acceptace, intention, consideration)
Sure, here's the process of a vending machine transaction with the elements of a contract:
- Offer: The vending machine displays goods and prices, making an offer to the public.
- Acceptance: The customer accepts the offer by inserting money and selecting a product.
- Intention: Both parties intend to create legal relations; the customer intends to buy, and the machine is programmed to sell.
- Consideration: The customer provides money (consideration) in exchange for the product dispensed by the machine.
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