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This is a clear and practical account of the circumstances in which the law imposes liability for defective or dangerous goods. Writing specifically for a non-legal audience, the author provides a straightforward explanation of what the law is and how to avoid breaking it.
The opening chapters outline the general principles of sales law and explain the function of both express and implied terms in a contract of sale. The “strict liability” of business sellers – obliged in effect to guarantee the fitness of their goods – is contrasted with that of manufacturers, designers and importers. The text goes on to show how the concept of negligence is interpreted and applied, and to illustrate the many ways in which the careless or ignorant can make themselves criminally liable. Two chapters of particular interest are a review of product liability in the USA and the EEC, and a summary of current proposals for reform.
Appendixes contain the relevant parts of the sale of goods act 1979 and other key statutes, together with the text of the Strasbourg convention and the EEC draft directive.
Product liability law will be invaluable for manufacturers, designers, distributors and retailers. As a succinct treatment of an important theme it will also be welcomed by students of business management, business law and consumer protection.
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