WASHWELL Ltd is a manufacturer of washing machines in Taiwan. Betty bought one of their washing machines recently from the retailer J.B WHY NOT Pty
WASHWELL Ltd is a manufacturer of washing machines in Taiwan. Betty bought one of their washing machines recently from the retailer J.B WHY NOT Pty Ltd in Sydney. Betty put on a load of washing and then went shopping. On her return the house was ablaze and she was told by the firemen that the washing machine had caught fire.
⦁ Advise Betty whether she can use the provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to successfully sue the supplier for the damage to her house. Explain the legal principles and cases.
⦁ Would using the provisions of the ACL be better than an action in negligence and if so why?
⦁ What evidence would be needed for Betty to be successful with her case?
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Authors: Lew Edwards, John Medlin, Keryn Chalmers, Andreas Hellmann, Claire Beattie, Jodie Maxfield, John Hoggett
9th edition
1118608224, 1118608227, 730323994, 9780730323990, 730319172, 9780730319177, 978-1118608227
