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''Falconer v. Mazess'', 168 A.2d 558 (Pa. 1961). '''Facts''': Offeror made an offer that required acceptance within 5 days. Offeror withdrew offer after Offeree dispatched his acceptance, but prior to Offeror received acceptance. '''Issue''': Was a contract formed? '''Holding''': Yes, acceptance was made prior to withdrawal of offer. '''Rule''': Mailbox Rule: *Offer did not specify mode of acceptance (Mail was acceptable) *The five day period did not begin until receipt of the offer. **The Offeror could have specified "within 5 days of date of letter," but failed to do so. *A contract was formed upon acceptance, which occurred when dispatched (mailed) by Offeree. [[Category:Cases:Contracts]]