The Consumer Rights Act 2015 - Supplying Goods

Question 1

What are the terms implied into a contract to supply goods? (Section numbers and descriptions).

Answer 1

s9 - The right to satisfactory quality.
s10 - The right of fitness for particular purpose.
s11 - The right relating to description.

Question 2

Describe s9:

Answer 2

Section 9 – Satisfactory quality.

• Based on the view of the ‘reasonable man’.
• Quality includes fitness for purpose, appearance and finish, freedom from minor defects, safety of the goods.

Question 3

Describe s10:

Answer 3

Section 10 –Reasonable fitness for particular purpose.

• If C makes the purpose for which the goods are o be used clear to T, then they must be fit for that purpose.

Question 4

Describe s11:

Answer 4

Section 11 - Relating to description:

• If supply of goods is by reference to a particular model seen or examined by C then goods must match the model.

Question 5

What is a trader?

Answer 5

Trader is defined in S 2 as “a person acting for purposes relating to that persons trade, business, craft or profession..”

Question 6

What is a consumer?

Answer 6

Consumer is defined in S 2 as “an individual acting for purposes that are wholly or mainly outside that individuals trade, business, craft or profession”.