Is communication of acceptance required in a unilateral contract?

In the context of a unilateral contract, communication of acceptance is not typically required in the same way as it is for a bilateral contract. A unilateral contract is formed when one party makes a promise in exchange for the performance of an act by the other party. The key aspect here is that the acceptance of the offer is demonstrated through the performance of the act — there is no need for the offeree to communicate acceptance back to the offeror as the offeror is already aware of the contract being formed upon completion of the act.

In many cases, the act itself serves as the acceptance, so formal communication is unnecessary. This characteristic distinguishes unilateral contracts from other types of contracts, where mutual assent must be clearly communicated. This is why the idea that communication of acceptance is required is not applicable to unilateral contracts.

The distinction is also important in understanding how unilateral contracts operate in practice, such as in scenarios involving rewards or contests where the performance of the requested act indicates acceptance. Thus, the correct answer reflects the specific nature of unilateral contracts and how acceptance is achieved through action rather than communication.