Contract Law Assignment 2 Question 1 Short answer questions 10 marks

Do not use ILAC, your answer need only include the relevant law and application of the law.

Alexander Comb is the owner of Stunning Hairstyles, a hair salon in Surfers Paradise. To increase custom and profits Alexander places the following advertisement in the local weekly community newsletter. HURRY LIMITED TIME ONLY Any customer who presents a copy of the Stunning Hairstyles advertisement, on attending the Stunning Hairstyles Salon in Surfers Paradise, will be provided a haircut for the reduced price of $20. The newsletter including the Stunning Hairstyles advertisement is published the following Monday 1st April 2023. At first Alexander is thrilled as five new customers present a copy of the advertisement and have their haircut for $20. However, in the afternoon when a further 30 persons arrive at the salon with their copy of the advertisement Alexander regrets his decision to advertise as he and his staff are overwhelmed with customers.

Monday 1st April: THE ADVERTISED OFFER OF HAIRCUTS FOR $20 HAS CEASED AS OF CLOSE OF BUSINESS MONDAY 1st APRIL @7.00 PM On Tuesday 2nd April Alexander is greeted by 25 customers queuing outside the Stunning Hairstyles Salon with their copy of the advertisement wanting a haircut for $20. Alexander points to the sign in his salon window. He tells the waiting customers that haircuts cost $60 not $20.

(ii) Can the 25 customers legally enforce their claims for a $20 haircut. Your answer should be based on common law contract principles, do not discuss Australian Consumer Law.