Did they stick their name on the end of the text message? There is some thought that under Irish law (Digital signatures?? Signed into law by Bertie when Bill Clinton was visiting Gateway!) if you sign your (work etc) emails then these hold the same legal standing as a written a signed letter.
I am sure there are some legal eagles here who know more about it.
Unless it was a property contract, then it's quite possible a text could form the basis of a contract. Many contracts can be verbal in any case. Depends on the circumstances and what was agreed.
Unless it was a property contract, then it's quite possible a text could form the basis of a contract. Many contracts can be verbal in any case. Depends on the circumstances and what was agreed.
Possibly not, but was there an element of specific performance. Did either party rely on the contract to their financial detriment? Did either party occupy or alter the property on foot of the contract? Was any money exchanged? All elements will be looked at on their own merits.