The Case of the Rejected Proposal In 1840, Wrench offered to sell his farm to Hyde for £1,000. Hyde replied with an offer of £950. When Wrench refused, Hyde immediately tried to accept the original £1,000 price—but the court ruled it was too late. This landmark case established the "Mirror Image Rule" in contract law: a counter-offer is not just a negotiation; it is a legal rejection that "kills" the original offer forever. This shirt is a tribute to the precision of contract formation and the high cost of a low-ball bid.
Product Highlights
Heritage Quality: Constructed with 100% ring-spun US cotton for a soft, substantial feel that provides lasting comfort
Vintage Texture: Crafted from garment-dyed heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz), giving it a rich, lived-in feel from the very first wear
Seamless Fit: Features a tubular knit body (no side seams), offering a cleaner silhouette and eliminating irritation
Built to Last: Reinforced with double-needle stitching throughout for maximum durability during daily wear
Perfect Silhouette: A relaxed, pre-shrunk fit available in sizes S–4XL (consult size chart)
Clean Finish: Features a discreet sewn-in label for a polished look
Care Instructions
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry: low heat
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length, in | 26.62 | 28.00 | 29.37 | 30.75 | 31.62 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.63 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
The Case of the Rejected Proposal In 1840, Wrench offered to sell his farm to Hyde for £1,000. Hyde replied with an offer of £950. When Wrench refused, Hyde immediately tried to accept the original £1,000 price—but the court ruled it was too late. This landmark case established the "Mirror Image Rule" in contract law: a counter-offer is not just a negotiation; it is a legal rejection that "kills" the original offer forever. This shirt is a tribute to the precision of contract formation and the high cost of a low-ball bid.
Product Highlights
Heritage Quality: Constructed with 100% ring-spun US cotton for a soft, substantial feel that provides lasting comfort
Vintage Texture: Crafted from garment-dyed heavyweight fabric (6.1 oz), giving it a rich, lived-in feel from the very first wear
Seamless Fit: Features a tubular knit body (no side seams), offering a cleaner silhouette and eliminating irritation
Built to Last: Reinforced with double-needle stitching throughout for maximum durability during daily wear
Perfect Silhouette: A relaxed, pre-shrunk fit available in sizes S–4XL (consult size chart)
Clean Finish: Features a discreet sewn-in label for a polished look
Care Instructions
Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry: low heat
Iron, steam or dry: low heat
Do not dryclean
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length, in | 26.62 | 28.00 | 29.37 | 30.75 | 31.62 | 32.50 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.63 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |