Personal Property (Chapter 4)

Question 4.1

Kamani has entered into a contract with Piotr, a plumber to install a series of replacement pipes at her cafe. Will this contract be considered a contract for the sale of goods? Give reasons for your answer.

Question 4.4

What is the purpose of the national Personal Property securities register? What are its advantages?

Question 4.5

To what contracts does the Vienna Convention apply?

Question 4.6

Estelle owns a large concreting business as a sole trader. The business operates ten concreting trucks, each worth approximately $200,000, five of which Estelle holds freehold. Estelle would like to expand the business further but to do so she requires further capital and is reluctant to mortgage her home.

What would you advise her to do?