Key Facts: Consumer Law

Author:   Jacqueline Martin ,  Virginia Birch ,  Chris Turner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780340887585


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   31 March 2005
Format:   Paperback
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Key Facts: Consumer Law


Overview

Key Facts has been specifically written for students studying Law. It is the essential revision tool for a broad range of law courses from A Level to degree level. Consumer Law is also relevant to courses for Trading Standards Officers and many Business Studies courses. The series is written and edited by an expert team of authors whose experience means they know exactly what is required in a revision aid. They include examiners, barristers and lecturers who have brought their expertise and knowledge to the series to make it user-friendly and accessible. Chapters include: The character of consumer contracts / Consumer protection in contract law / Contracts for sale of goods / Unsolicited goods / Distance selling / Contracts to provide services / Protection under the law of tort / Exemption clauses & unfair terms in consumer contracts / The Consumer Protection Act 1987 / Criminal Law as a means of consumer protection / Consumer finance / Trade Descriptions Act 1968 / Misleading proce indications / Regulating advertising / Insurance / Holidays / Food.

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Author:   Jacqueline Martin ,  Virginia Birch ,  Chris Turner
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Education
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.270kg
ISBN:  

9780340887585


ISBN 10:   0340887583
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   31 March 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction to consumer protection Consumer protection in contract law Sale of goods Unsolicited goods Distance selling Supply of goods and services Protection under the law of tort Control of exemption clauses & unfair terms The Consumer Protection Act 1987 and civil remedies Criminal Law as a means of consumer protection The Consumer Protection Act 1987 and criminal liability Trade Descriptions Act 1968 Misleading prices Consumer credit Package holidays

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Author Information

Author and series editor Jacqueline Martin LLM is a former Chief Examiner for A Level Law with a major examining board. She has ten years' experience as a practising barrister and has taught students of all ages. Series editor Chris Turner LLM is a qualified barrister and a Senior Lecturer in Law at Wolverhampton University. He is also Chief Examiner for A Level Law for a major examining board and an experienced author.

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