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A mere statement of selling price in response to a request for information is not an offer. Harvey v Facey (1893) Facts: The defendant (F) was in negotiations with the regarding the sale of his store. The plaintiff (H) sent the defendant a telegram stating “will you sell us Bumper hall Pen? Telegraph lowest cash price-answer paid”. On the same day, F sent H a reply by telegram stating: “Lowest price for Bumper Hall Pen ￡900”. H sent F another telegram agreeing to purchase the property at the asking price. F refused to sell and H sued for specific performance and an injunction to prevent the n