Case: Mr. Hashim, the owner of 'Alpha Company, Islamabad', wants to appoint Mr. Saqib, resident of Multan, as sales manager. He (Mr. Hashim) writes a job offer letter to Mr. Saqib on 05/01/2008 and offers a monthly salary of Rs. 50000. Mr. Saqib receives the letter on 08/01/2008 and writes an acceptance letter on 09/01/2008 in which he describes that he will be able to join 'Alpha Company' on 01/02/2008. This acceptance letter is received by Mr. Hashim on 14/01/2008.
Questions:
Q1. What is the 'proposal' under section 2(a) of The Contract Act in this case, describe why?
Q2. Identify the 'consideration' for Mr. Hashim and for Mr. Saqib in this case.
Q3. When and how the communication of proposal is completed?
Q4. When the communication of acceptance is completed against Mr. Hashim, and against Mr. Saqib? Explain how.