BTEC UNIT 12: INTRODUCING LAW AND CONSUMER RIGHTS - LA B

What binds the buyer and the seller in a contract of sale?

• Specific terms and conditions

• A handshake

• A verbal agreement

• A witness

What is the consequence if a retailer does not accept an offer?

• The offer becomes a contract

• The offer is void

• The buyer can sue the retailer

• The buyer can negotiate a new offer

What is an example of acceptance by conduct?

• Sending an email

• Giving the item and taking money

• Signing a contract

• Shaking hands

What is an example of a written contract?

• A holiday booking form in a brochure

• An explicit verbal agreement

• A contract of sale for a house

• An online order form

What is negligence in legal terms?

• A breach of contract

• A situation where someone is hurt or property is damaged due to someone's negligent act

• A legal agreement between two parties

• A type of criminal offense

According to the THREE-FOLD TEST, what must be foreseeable?

• The identity of the defendant

• The amount of compensation

• Some damage or harm

• The time of the incident

What does the court consider when deciding if a duty of care has been broken?

• The financial status of the defendant

• The standard of care required by a ‘reasonable man’

• The location of the incident

• The age of the claimant

What is the risk status of goods if they are delivered to a carrier commissioned by the consumer?

• The risk remains with the seller

• The risk passes to the consumer

• The risk is shared between seller and consumer

• The risk is transferred to the carrier

What is the significance of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for digital content?

• It excludes digital content from protection

• It includes digital content in consumer protection

• It mandates free digital content

• It limits digital content to local markets

What is required for goods to be considered of satisfactory quality?

• They must be the cheapest available

• They should not be faulty or damaged

• They must be luxury items

• They should be on sale