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What does the Food and Drugs Act impose on manufacturers?
What does the Food and Drugs Act impose on manufacturers?
Which Act regulates the handling of extremely dangerous products with warning symbols on the packaging?
Which Act regulates the handling of extremely dangerous products with warning symbols on the packaging?
What is the purpose of the Weights and Measures Act?
What is the purpose of the Weights and Measures Act?
What do the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act aim to prevent?
What do the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act aim to prevent?
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What have New Brunswick and Saskatchewan legislated for consumer goods that do not deliver a reasonable level of performance or durability?
What have New Brunswick and Saskatchewan legislated for consumer goods that do not deliver a reasonable level of performance or durability?
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What is the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) designed to resolve?
What is the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) designed to resolve?
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Why might itinerant or direct sellers pose a special problem for consumers?
Why might itinerant or direct sellers pose a special problem for consumers?
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What is required for itinerant or direct sellers?
What is required for itinerant or direct sellers?
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What is the goal of the Business Practices Act?
What is the goal of the Business Practices Act?
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What does the federal Competition Act prohibit regarding advertising?
What does the federal Competition Act prohibit regarding advertising?
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What are examples of deceptive trade practices prohibited by the federal Competition Act?
What are examples of deceptive trade practices prohibited by the federal Competition Act?
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How are collection agencies regulated by provinces and territories?
How are collection agencies regulated by provinces and territories?
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According to the Sale of Goods Act, to which type of property does the Act apply?
According to the Sale of Goods Act, to which type of property does the Act apply?
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When does title pass to the buyer in a sale of goods contract?
When does title pass to the buyer in a sale of goods contract?
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What are the implied conditions under the Sale of Goods Act?
What are the implied conditions under the Sale of Goods Act?
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What concept does the 'Let the buyer beware' assume?
What concept does the 'Let the buyer beware' assume?
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What does the legislation provide in terms of consumer protection?
What does the legislation provide in terms of consumer protection?
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What is payment usually regarded as, unless specified as a condition in the contract?
What is payment usually regarded as, unless specified as a condition in the contract?
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What remedy is available for fundamental breach by a seller?
What remedy is available for fundamental breach by a seller?
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What remedy is available for a breach of warranty?
What remedy is available for a breach of warranty?
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What are the remedies available to a seller under the Sale of Goods Act?
What are the remedies available to a seller under the Sale of Goods Act?
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Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, how long does the seller have to recover delivered goods?
Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, how long does the seller have to recover delivered goods?
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What does consumer protection legislation prevent sellers from using and require sellers to warrant?
What does consumer protection legislation prevent sellers from using and require sellers to warrant?
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What actions are permitted under the Sale of Goods Act in terms of retention and resale of goods?
What actions are permitted under the Sale of Goods Act in terms of retention and resale of goods?
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Study Notes
Sale of Goods Act and Contract for Sale Summary
- Sale of Goods Act applies to the sale of movable property for money consideration, not services or land
- Title passes to the buyer immediately in a sale of goods contract, but at a later time in an agreement for sale
- The Act provides rules for when title passes, such as specific goods in a deliverable state or unascertained goods
- Implied conditions under the Act include seller's title to goods, time for delivery, goods corresponding to description, and freedom from defects
- Let the buyer beware concept assumes the purchaser can discern the fitness of goods for intended purpose
- Legislation provides consumer protection, restricting the use of exemption clauses and allowing a cooling off period for door to door sales
- Payment is usually regarded as a warranty, unless specified as a condition in the contract
- Rescission is available as a remedy for fundamental breach by a seller, while damages are available for a breach of warranty
- Remedies available to a seller include placing a lien on goods, bringing an action for the price, and seeking ordinary damages for non-acceptance
- The Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act allows the seller to recover delivered goods within 30 days
- Consumer protection legislation prevents sellers from using exemption clauses and requires sellers to warrant that equipment sold to consumers will function for a reasonable period
- Retention of deposit by the seller, resale of goods after repossession, and stoppage in transitu are permitted under the Act
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Test your knowledge of the Sale of Goods Act and Contract for Sale with this summary quiz. Explore key concepts such as title transfer, implied conditions, consumer protection, remedies for breach, and seller's rights under the legislation.