Implied terms B2B Flashcards
Which laws concern implied terms in B2B transactions: SoGA? (10)
s12
s12(2)a
s12(2)b
s13
s14(2)
s14(2)a
s14(2)b
s14(2)c
s14(3)
s15
s12?
seller must have right to sell
s12(2)a
goods free from encumbrance
s12(2)b
B right to enjoy quiet possession
s13
goods must correspond with description
s14(2)
where course of business, goods must be of satisfactory quality
s14(2A)
satisfactory quality must meet standard of the reasonable person, concerning description of goods price, and other circumstances
s14(2B)
quality of goods includes
a. fitness for all purposes
b. appearance and finish
c. freedom from minor defects
d. safety
e. durability
s14(2C)
s14(2) not fulfilled where the issue is drawn to the buyers attention
s14(3)a
where seller sells to buyer in course of business, and the buyer makes their particular purpose for the goods known to the seller, there is an implied term that the goods should be reasonably fit for purpose
s15
goods must correspond with sample
What is the main case concerning s14(2), “in the course of business”? What rule is established?
Stevenson v Rogers 1999
one sale is sufficient for goods to be considered in the course of business
Which case concerns the usability of goods? Rule?
Bernstein v Pamsom Motors
goods can still be of unsatisfactory quality where goods are usable or reparable
Which case concern s14(2B)? (3)
Egan v Motor Services (Bath)
Grenfell v Meyrowitz
Jewson v Kelly
Facts of Grenfell v Meyrowitz?
importance of looking at “technical meaning” of safety
eye glass was described as a safety glass
safety glass does not always guarantee safety to the buyer
held in this case, the glass was tougher than ordinary glass, so considered to be sufficiently safe