"While the Brinkibon v Stahag Stahl und Stahlwarenhande

"While the Brinkibon v Stahag Stahl und Stahlwarenhandelsgesellschaft GmbH [1983] 2 A.C. 34 decision affords some general guidance, experience to date shows that most web-based disputed contracts produce issues of formation, intention to create legal relations and contractual mistake. Basic principles of offer and acceptance have featured in several accounts of errors being made in relation to goods and services available in websites although, to date these disputes have not produced a judgment."Clark, Contract Law in Ireland, 7th Edn., 2013 p.30 In light of the above statement, discuss to what extent traditional rules relating to offer, acceptance and intention to create legal relations can apply to electronic or online contracts. Refer in your answer to case law and academic commentary.   



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