On 2 June Mark made John a very attractive offer for the antique. Mark was anxious to close the deal quickly and insisted on having his agent draw up a memorandum of sale outlining the terms of the contract. John agreed. However, he stated that any agreement was made subject to a condition that he first obtain legal advice concerning any contractual obligations he might have to Monica. Mark wishes to finalize the sale and insists that the antique is his.
