CHAPTER 2-Resolving Conflict in the Workplace Flashcards
what are the three legal ways offers can be made ?
1-verbally,
2-in writing,
3-by conduct.
what are the elements of a legally binding contract ?
- Offer 2.Acceptance 3.Consideration 4.Intention to contract
5. Consent to contract 6.Capacity to contract
7. Legality of form 8.legality of purpose
what is intention to contract ?
this means that the parties to the contract must have intended to create a legally binding contract that could end up in court if not fulfilled
what is consent to contract ?
this means that each party must give genuine agreement of their own free will to the making of the contract
what does capacity mean ?
capacity means that the people agreeing to the contract must have legal right to do so
what does legality of form mean ?
it means that certain contracts must be drawn up in writing before they can become legally binding
what does legality of purpose mean ?
i means that for a contract to be illegally binding it must be for a legal purpose and not involve committing any crime or breaking the law
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what is caveat emptor ?
it is a legal term meaning ‘let the buyer beware’
what are the two important pieces of legislation that set out consumers’ legal rights and sellers’ responsibilities ???
1-The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980,
2-The Consumer Protection Act 2007.
what is the Sale of Good and Supply of Services Act 1980 ?
The Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 sets out the law concerning the sale of goods and services.
what does the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 set out ?
legal rights of consumers,
legal responsibilities of retailers,
legal remedies.
what are the legal rights of consumers ?
1-goods sold must be of merchantable quality,
2-goods sold must be fit for purpose intended,
3-goods sold must be as decribed,
4-the buyer is entitled to legal ownership and quiet possession,
5-services must be provided by a competent person with skill and using due care and diligence,
6-consumers renting or buying on hire purchase.