Harvey v Facey

Harvey v Facey (1893) is a key case in contract law that clarifies the distinction between an invitation to treat and an offer. In this case, Harvey asked Facey for the lowest price for a property. Facey replied with a price but did not agree to sell. Harvey then attempted to accept that price, but the court ruled that Facey's response was merely information, not a binding offer. The decision emphasizes that for a contract to be formed, there must be a clear offer that expresses an intention to be bound upon acceptance, which was not present here.