A computer printer distributor in Argentina receives an offer by mail from Epson, a U.S company
, in reply to an inquiry. The offer arrives in Argentina on June 2. On June 12, the Argentinean company sends its acceptance by mail. On June 8, Epson sends a revocation of its offer that was received on June13 in Argentina . The acceptance from Argentina arrives in the United States on June 17.
Questions :
1. Did a valid contract arise? (if yes, say when?)
2. When was the offer valid?
3. When was the revocation valid? (if not effective, say so.)
4 When was the acceptance valid?
Decide the case under the common law and under CISG.