Rover advertised in the Daily Echo the sale of a unique original painting by a famous Italian artist. The price for the rare painting was $50,000·00, and Rover undertook to sell the painting to the first person that signified acceptance by telephoning him on a given telephone number. Piper sent an email message to Rover offering to pay $45,000·00 for the painting. Rover ignored the email message and decided to sell the painting to Chancer, who offered $48,000·00 by telephone.Piper is now prepared to pay $50,000·00 to Rover. Piper is so desperate to secure the painting that he is prepared to approach the High Court to obtain an interdict to prevent the sale of the painting by Rover to Chancer.Required:In relation to the law of contract, discuss:
(b) What would be Piper’s likely prospects of success if he were to approach the High Court to obtain an interdict to prevent the sale of the painting by Rover to Chancer. (2 marks)