CONSUMER LAW IN ENGLAND

Consumer Law in England

Consumer law in England

Advise To Sharif Whether He Can Successfully Sue A1 For The Costs Mentioned In A, B And C:

The consumer law is derived from the development of the consumer movement for the protection of consumers in their dealings with companies. The current UK policy is aimed at consumer protection legislation on unfair contract terms (transactions). In particular, the law on unfair contract terms (1977) and the Sale of Goods Act (1979) provide consumers with protection against conditions that are an attempt to limit the seller's obligations arising from its right to sell the goods of the conformity of the goods to their description or model. Individual cases of violations of consumer rights can be transferred to the Advisory Committee on Consumer Protection (Consumer Protection Advisory Committee). United Kingdom's Consumer Protection Act 1987 which extends existing powers to protect consumers in the areas of consumer safety (the Act makes it a criminal offence to supply unsafe goods) and misleading price indications (the Act makes deceptive price advertising an offence and requires price promises to be kept). In addition, the Act introduces new powers for consumers to obtain damages against suppliers whose products prove defective (Stephen, 2005). The case scenario shows that it was the responsibility of the Sharif to understand the terms of contract while purchasing the second hand car for rally. Unfortunately, Sharif took the decision to purchase the car based on the assumptions of the Don (Salesman). Similarly, the contract of sale also contained the provision that “A1 accept no responsibility for any defects in vehicles sold”, which clearly states that it was pre-determined that the A1 cannot be sued in any of the future circumstances for losses and recovery or damages.

It's important to remember that the contractor is not the manufacturer of the goods, unless we purchased it directly from them. The manufacturer may have a different contract that is guaranteed. It is something separate from the contract with the vendor. According to the sale of goods act 1979, consumer has right to buy good by the proper inspection such as fitness, durability, reliability, appearance, safety etc. According to this act seller must provide goods to consumer which has described before sell of this good. Consumer expects that it is same as description such as packaging, booklet, display sign and catalogue, which has described by seller. Good must same as description otherwise it is illegal act which is done by seller. This act applies on those contracts goods are transferred or transferred for monitory purpose. In the other hand personal property is sold (Coe, 1998).This act is basically for goods that are sold and bought. This act regulates by parliament of United Kingdom.

This act has amended in 1999 and supply of Good to consumer regulation 2002.This act covers the buyer and seller right regarding goods .This act contains some terms and conditions to the contract of sale and benefits of consumer. This act also presented the explanation of situation where ...