Jennie Petterson, as Executrix of John Petterson, Deceased, Respondent v. George Pattberg, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the defendant's letter was a revocable offer to a unilateral contract and was withdrawn before the plaintiff could tender performance, so no contract existed and the plaintiff's claim was dismissed. The Court reversed the Appellate Division's judgment. Justice Lehman dissented, arguing the offer should be enforceable.