The general rule is that where person’s contract they can
bind only themselves, unless they act in a representative capacity in which case they are not considered as parties to the contract at all. Third parties can only acquire obligations under a contract where the contract is entered into for the benefit of the third person, or assignment, cession or delegation takes place. Allan makes an offer to Brenda to sell his car to her mother, Khensy. Although Khensy was not a party to the original contract, she may accept the offer by notifying Allan, after which Brenda drops out of the picture. If Allan then refuses to sell her the car, Khensy may sue him. Khensy is not, however, obliged to accept the offer; if she says she does not want the car then the contract falls away.