Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 Flashcards
Which of the following does the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 NOT cover?
a) Contracts for the transfer of goods
b) Contracts for the hire of goods
c) Contracts for the sale of goods
d) Contracts for the supply of services
c) Contracts for the sale of goods
Explanation: The SGA 1979 covers sales of goods, while the SGSA 1982 applies to the transfer, hire of goods, and supply of services.
Which section of the SGSA 1982 requires services to be performed with reasonable care and skill?
a) s12
b) s13
c) s14
d) s15
b) s13
Explanation: Under s13 SGSA 1982, a service provider must exercise reasonable care and skill when performing a service.
Under s14 SGSA 1982, if no time for performance is specified, what must the supplier do?
a) Perform the service as soon as possible
b) Perform the service within a reasonable time
c) Perform the service within 30 days
d) Delay the service until a time is agreed
b) Perform the service within a reasonable time
Explanation: s14 SGSA 1982 states that if no time is specified, the service must be performed within a reasonable time.
Under s15 SGSA 1982, what happens if no price is agreed for the service?
a) The supplier can charge any amount
b) The supplier must provide the service for free
c) The customer must pay a reasonable charge
d) The supplier must renegotiate the contract
c) The customer must pay a reasonable charge
Explanation: s15 SGSA 1982 implies that if no price is agreed, the supplier is entitled to a reasonable charge.
What does s7 SGSA 1982 imply in contracts for the hire of goods?
a) The right to transfer possession
b) The right to keep the goods indefinitely
c) The right to return the goods at any time
d) The right to transfer ownership
a) The right to transfer possession
Explanation: s7 SGSA 1982 ensures that the hirer has the right to transfer possession of the goods.
A company hires a printer for office use. The contract is silent on maintenance responsibilities. After one month, the printer stops working. Who is responsible under SGSA 1982?
a) The hirer
b) The owner, if the printer was not of satisfactory quality
c) Neither party
d) The manufacturer
b) The owner, if the printer was not of satisfactory quality
Explanation: Under s9 SGSA 1982, the printer must be of satisfactory quality when hired. If it fails due to a defect, the supplier is responsible.
A customer hires a car and is told it is a “2022 model.” When delivered, it is a 2020 model. Which section is breached?
a) s7
b) s8
c) s9
d) s10
b) s8
Explanation: s8 SGSA 1982 requires hired goods to match their description. The supplier has breached this obligation.
A decorator agrees to paint a house but does a poor job, leaving paint uneven and unfinished. What section of SGSA 1982 applies?
a) s12
b) s13
c) s14
d) s15
b) s13
Explanation: s13 SGSA 1982 requires services to be performed with reasonable care and skill. The decorator’s poor workmanship breaches this duty.
What is the key difference between s14 and s15 SGSA 1982?
a) s14 relates to service time, while s15 relates to service cost
b) s14 covers hire contracts, while s15 covers transfer contracts
c) s14 allows exclusion clauses, while s15 does not
d) s14 applies to goods, while s15 applies to services
a) s14 relates to service time, while s15 relates to service cost
Explanation: s14 SGSA 1982 concerns reasonable time for service completion, while s15 relates to a reasonable price for services.
Can liability under SGSA 1982 be excluded?
a) No, it is always absolute
b) Yes, but only in private contracts
c) Yes, but subject to UCTA 1977
d) Yes, without any restrictions
c) Yes, but subject to UCTA 1977
Explanation: Under s11 & s16 SGSA 1982, exclusion clauses must be reasonable under UCTA 1977.
A hotel hires dishwashers for their kitchen. They frequently break down. The hire contract excludes liability for quality. Is this clause valid?
a) No, because liability for quality cannot be excluded
b) Yes, because the contract says so
c) No, unless the exclusion clause is reasonable under UCTA 1977
d) Yes, because it was a hire contract
c) No, unless the exclusion clause is reasonable under UCTA 1977
Explanation: Under UCTA 1977, a supplier cannot exclude liability for quality unless the exclusion is reasonable.
A business transfers ownership of old stock to a supplier under a contract. The goods are defective. Can the buyer claim under SGSA 1982?
a) No, because it was a business transaction
b) Yes, under s4 (satisfactory quality)
c) Yes, under s15 (reasonable charge)
d) No, because it was not a sale of goods
b) Yes, under s4 (satisfactory quality)
Explanation: Under s4 SGSA 1982, transferred goods must be of satisfactory quality unless defects were disclosed.
A freelancer provides graphic design services but refuses to complete the project. What section of SGSA 1982 applies?
a) s7
b) s13
c) s14
d) s15
c) s14
Explanation: s14 SGSA 1982 states that if no time is agreed, services must be performed within a reasonable time.
A contractor charges £10,000 for home repairs but did not agree on a price beforehand. The homeowner disputes the charge. What section applies?
a) s12
b) s13
c) s14
d) s15
d) s15
Explanation: Under s15 SGSA 1982, if no price is agreed, the customer must pay a reasonable charge.
A gym hires exercise bikes under a long-term hire agreement. The bikes frequently malfunction. The contract excludes liability for defects. What is the legal position?
a) The exclusion is automatically valid
b) The gym can claim under s9 (quality & fitness), subject to UCTA 1977
c) The gym must accept the exclusion
d) The supplier must replace the bikes immediately
b) The gym can claim under s9 (quality & fitness), subject to UCTA 1977
Explanation: s9 SGSA 1982 requires hired goods to be of satisfactory quality, and UCTA 1977 limits the ability to exclude liability.
