What happens to an offer if the offeror becomes insane before acceptance?

When an offer is made, it remains valid until it is accepted, revoked, or terminated by some other means. One of the critical conditions for an offer to remain valid is the legal capacity of the offeror. If the offeror becomes insane before the offer is accepted, the law recognizes that the offeror no longer has the mental capacity to enter into a binding contractual agreement. As a result, the offer is considered to have ended due to the lack of capacity.

This principle is grounded in the idea that contracts require a meeting of the minds, which necessitates that both parties understand and agree to the terms of the contract. Insanity impairs an individual's ability to comprehend those terms adequately. Therefore, when the offeror becomes insane, the offer cannot be accepted, and it ceases to exist.

In contrast, the other options do not hold true in this context. The offer does not remain valid because the mental incapacity of the offeror invalidates the offer. It also cannot be automatically accepted, as acceptance hinges on the offeror's ability to participate in the agreement. Moreover, the notion that the offer would be extended indefinitely is not applicable since the offer is effectively terminated when the offeror loses capacity.