Implied Terms The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982

Question 2

What does the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 apply to?

Answer 2

It generally applies to contracts for services supplied by a business and to goods supplied in relation to the service.

Question 3

What type of term is implied in service contracts under the Act?

Answer 3

An innominate term is implied, meaning the remedy for breach depends on the impact of the breach.

Question 4

What is required from suppliers in relation to service contracts?

Answer 4

Suppliers must carry out the service in a reasonable time and with reasonable care and skill.

Question 5

What terms are implied regarding the supply of goods?

Answer 5

Terms similar to those implied under the Sale of Goods Act are applied.

Question 6

Can implied terms under the Act be excluded?

Answer 6

Yes, but a contract may only exclude these implied terms if the exclusion is reasonable.