Review the case entitled Ehlen v. Melvin on page 189 of the textbook - Case 10.2. What is the issue that the court addressed here? Explain the rule that the court used to resolve the issue. Then apply the facts in the case to that rule and finally, draw your conclusion for the case. You do not have to agree with the court so long as you back up your analysis. You must write using IRAC

Issue

The question is whether Ehlen agreed to the Melvins' counter-offer or rejected it.

Rule

The state's top court reached the conclusion that Ehlen and the Melvins had not entered into a contract.

Step-by-step explanation

Issue

The question is whether Ehlen agreed to the Melvins' counter-offer or rejected it.

Rule

The state's top court reached the conclusion that Ehlen and the Melvins had not entered into a contract.

Analysis

Analysis It is only after Paul Ehlen enters into a purchase arrangement with them that this concept becomes well known. Lindy Melvin, a guy who approved and submitted the contract to Ehlen, made some minor changes to it before returning it to Ehlen. Ehlen was pleased with the changes. Ehlen and Melvin hadn't ever met until Ehlen made the proposal. The contract may only be legally enforced once the bidder has received a confirmed and written receipt from the buyer. The fact that Ehlen remained silent prevented Ehlen and Melvin from reaching a mutually beneficial deal.

conclusion
Finally, Ehlen's assertion that he is entitled to enforce the contract is unethical.