Harvey v. Facey A.C. (Privy Council) (

1893) (Jamaica)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

Harvey (P) desired to purchase property owned by Facey (D). P sent D a telegram asking if D would consider selling the property. P also asked D to quote his lowest acceptable price. D replied stating that his lowest price was 900 pounds. P then replied and accepted the alleged offer. D refused to sell. P sued for breach of contract. The trial court held that there was no completed contract and dismissed P’s claim. The Supreme Court of Jamaica reversed, and D appealed.