Exam 16: Sales and Consumer Protection

Some jurisdictions allow civil suits against abusive debt collectors.

Distinguish between a promissory note and a bill of exchange.

Explain under what circumstances the sale of goods must be evidenced by writing.

Distinguish between a vertical merger, horizontal merger, and a conglomerate merger.

To which one of the following contracts would the Sale of Goods Act apply?

Explain three significant contributions of the federal Competition Act.

Which of the following is not federal legislation?

In the context of sale of goods, products sold on the Internet, by catalogue, by mail order, or other forms of distance shopping, are being sold in what way?

To which one of the following contracts would the Sale of Goods Act apply?

Uncle Isaac has had some difficulty in a sale-of-goods contract and wants to know if there are any mistakes in the information he has received with regard to the remedies for breach of such a contract. Indicate the true statement.

Which of the following is not a federal statute with a consumer protection aspect?

There is a cooling-off period in all consumer sales transactions where the purchaser of goods has a period of time in which to change her mind.

A cheque made payable "after the building is completed" can qualify as a negotiable instrument.

The key issues involving gift cards relate to expiry dates and fees.

With respect to a sale of goods, which one of the following statements is true?

Explain the options that are available to the victim of a breach of a condition in the contract.

Give examples of several different types of industries that are specifically controlled by consumer protection legislation.

Bob and Barb went into Logan Drugs, a self-service drug store. She bought some packaged cookies and he bought some Tilox, a cleaning solvent for tile that he hoped would remove greasy dirt from a painted kitchen chair. Because Bob wanted to work on the chair, Barb set their son, Keith, at the kitchen table with some cookies so he could watch without being in the way. After he had two cookies, Barb noticed that there were worms in the cookies. She took Keith and the cookies (made in Vancouver) to the doctor. While they were away, Bob learned too late that the Tilox did take off the grease but also the paint. The directions advised against using the product on wood or painted surfaces. On these facts, which of the following is true?

What steps have been taken provincially to protect a purchaser with respect to the quality of the goods that are purchased?

The common law doctrine of unconscionability in contract law can also be applied to consumer situations.