Fred, an artist, offers to sell Jane a painting for $50. Jane responds that she needs more time to consider Fred’s offer. The next day Fred dies and the value of the painting increases in value to $2,000. Jane calls Fred’s widow, Wilma and says, “ I accept Fred’s offer to sell the painting”. Wilma refuses to sell the painting stating that there was no contract.
Is Wilma correct? Explain the legal principle or rule of law that applies to this case to support your answer.