Legal Opinion
Chang v. First Colonial Savings Bank
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 8, 1991No. Record 910057PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hassell
The primary issue that we consider in this appeal is whether a newspaper advertisement constitutes an offer which, when accepted, creates a legally enforceable contract.
The litigants stipulated the relevant facts. Chia T. Chang and Shin S. Chang, who resided in the Richmond area, read the following advertisement which appeared in local newspapers on November 18, 1985. The advertisement states in part:
You Win 2 ways WITH FIRST COLONIAL’S Savings Certificates
1 Great Gifts 2 & High Interest
Saving at First Colonial is a very rewarding experience. In appreciation for your business we have Great…
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- Crews v. SullivanSupreme Court of Virginia · 1922
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