Reviewed May 2020

Facts:

Contract acceptance occurred on Monday.

Issue:

When does five days after contract acceptance expire?

Answer:

See discussion.

Discussion:

The day of the act or event from which the time period begins to run is not included, so day one is Tuesday.  The last day to perform any acts required to be accomplished within five days after acceptance should be completed by Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

Note:  All references to days are calendar days.  A day begins at 12:00 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m.