Applying common law contract principles

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John, age 16, goes to the internet to purchase some computer software. John locates Ace Inc. Computer Software web site. Ace has the software John wants and John places the order by identifying himself and orders two types of software and agrees to pay the price listed on the website. Ace then sends John a letter accepting the offer. When the software arrives at John’s place, John refuses to accept and refuses delivery. After placing the order, John found the same software at a cheaper price. Applying “common law contract principles” was there proper formation of the contract? Was there proper proof of the contract? Are there problems with conditions and performance? Is there a breach? What are the available remedies?

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