Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 - Rights of Consumers and Suppliers
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Ineffective methods include where the price is fixed unilaterally by one of the parties.

True

In the event of a third person making a reasonable determination, the parties are not bound by it.

False

If a determination is found to be unreasonable, the court has the power to correct it.

True

According to the Consumer Protection Act, a seller is allowed to enter into agreements at an unfair price.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If there is a current or usual price for an object sold, the selling price may be different from the current or usual price.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

When correcting a determination, the other party should not be given a choice whether to abide by the agreement or not.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Every consumer has the right to assume that a supplier of goods has the legal right and authority to provide ownership of those goods.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A supplier is not liable for any charge or encumbrance relating to the goods if it is disclosed in writing before conclusion of the transaction.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the res litigiosa doctrine, the rights of the second purchaser must prevail over those of the first purchaser during pending litigation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A merx becomes a res litigiosa when a court order is issued.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The knowledge of pending litigation by the second purchaser is a determining factor in whether a merx is considered a res litigiosa.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Consumer Protection Act, a supplier and consumer colluding to defraud a third party releases the supplier from any liability.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 18(3) of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, future objects sold by description or sample must correspond with the delivered object.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under section 18(4) of the Consumer Protection Act, future objects sold by sample and description do not need to correspond with both.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to section 19(5) of the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is entitled to examine the merx before accepting delivery.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a consumer did not have an opportunity to examine the merx, they cannot return it and cancel the agreement within ten business days according to section 20(4) of the Consumer Protection Act.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The risk and expense of returning the merx in case it does not comply with the implied standard lies with the buyer according to the Consumer Protection Act.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content provided, a seller must be the owner of the object sold to conclude a valid contract of sale.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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