Full Description
Sale of Goods & Consumer Credit is an established title now in its sixth edition. In one easily accessible volume, two associated areas of law are brought together, making this an ideal text for students and for non-specialist practitioners. The author provides a clear explanation of the law including the latest statutory and case law developments. New Chapters are included on International Sales, including the law relating to contracts and how the purchase price is financed in international sales, and the Distance-Selling Directive and any implementing legislation. Sale of Goods & Consumer Credit is an ideal text for all commercial and consumer law students.
Contents
Introduction and definition of contract of sale of goods. Formation and cancellation of the contract. The passing of property and risk. Perishing of goods. Seller not the owner. Misrepresentation. Terms of the contract. Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. Product liability. Exemption clauses and unfair terms. Delivery and payment. Seller's remedies. Buyer's remedies. The measure of damages. Auction sales. Distance-selling. Trades descriptions, fair trading and advertising. International sales. Introduction and definition of hire-purchase. Other forms of never-never. The Consumer Credit Act 1974; Licensing; Advertising and Seeking Business; Formation of a consumer credit agreement. Creditor's liability in respect of the goods or services supplied. Enforcement by the creditor or owner. Termination of hire-purchase contracts. Termination of credit sale, conditional sale and consumer hire agreements.
