When is a contract formed by the browse-wrap process?

Macdonald, E; Macdonald, Elizabeth

doi:10.1093/ijlit/ear009

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When is a contract formed by the browse-wrap process?

E Macdonald, Elizabeth Macdonald

International Journal of Law and Information Technology, Volume: 2011, Issue: 19(4), Pages: 285 - 305

Swansea University Author: Elizabeth Macdonald

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DOI (Published version): 10.1093/ijlit/ear009

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The purpose of this article is to consider the approach which should be taken to determine whether a browse-wrap contract has been formed. As acceptance of such contracts is by an action, which could occur without reference to the offer, the fundamental question must be considered as to whether an a...

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