Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Contract Law

What is it called when an offer is extended and in response the person gives a dollar, or sum of money, to the offeror in order to extend the time for consideration of the offer?


Asked on 4/23/03, 8:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Contract Law

I believe you may be referring to an "option". Framing your question on the basis of facts would be beneficial.

In addition to options, there are also "firm offers" which have a constructive period of being held open.

Hope this answers your question.

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Answered on 4/24/03, 1:48 pm


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