Principle: When one person signifies to another his willingness to do or abstain from doing anything, with a view to obtaining the assent of that person to such an act or abstinence, he is said to have made a proposal. Facts: "Ramanuj telegraphed to Shyam Sunder, writing: "Will you sell me your Rolls Royce CAR? Telegram the lowest cash price." Shyam Sunder also replied by telegram: "Lowest price for CAR is Rs. 20 lakh." Ramanuj immediately sent his consent through telegram stating: "I agree to buy the CAR for Rs. 20 lakh asked by you." Shyam Sunder refused to sell the car.