On behalf of Meadow's Edge Golf Course & Club, Norton signs and returns a letter from Oralee, referring to her services as a resident golf pro and their price. When Norton attempts to complete the deal, however, Oraleere¬fuses, claiming that they have no con¬tract. Norton claims that they do. What standard determines whether these parties have a contract?
The objective theory of contracts is the standard to determine whether the parties have a contract. Under this standard, if a rea¬sonable person would have thought that the offeree (Norton) ac¬cepted a legitimate offer by the offeror (Oralee) when the offeree signed and re¬turned the letter, a con¬tract was made, and both parties are bound. This assessment is de-termined, in part, by what was said in the letter (did the letter constitute a valid of¬fer?) and what was said in response (did the response constitute a valid accep¬tance?).
Under any circumstances, the issue is not whether ei¬ther party subjectively believed that they did, or did not, have a contract.
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