Abbott v. Stephany Poultry Co.

The letter of November 8, 1944 was not a valid contract of itself. It was unilateral in form and lacked consideration because Plaintiff could have delivered “broilers” or not, as he saw fit. Williston, Vol. 1, § 58. As long as _ the offer remained open, Defendant was bound to accept and pay for such deliveries of “broilers” as Plaintiff chose to make. Conversely, Defendant was free at any time to notify Plaintiff that its outstanding offer was cancelled. Holloway v. Mountain Grove Creamery Co., 286 Mo. 489, 228 S.W. 451. But whether, in a unilateral agreement of this sort, a promisor may…