Byrne v Van Tienhoven (1880) is a foundational contract law case on offer and revocation by post. Here’s a summary of the facts and judgment. Facts: Byrne v Van Tienhoven On 1 Oct 1880 Van Tienhoven posted an offer from Cardiff to Byrne in New York to sell 1,000 boxes of tinplate. Byrne received that … Continue reading Byrne v Van Tienhoven (1880): Postal Rule vs Revocation Rule