Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982
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The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (c 29) is an Act
of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
that requires traders to provide services to a proper standard of workmanship. Furthermore, if a definite completion date or a price has not been fixed then the work must be completed within a reasonable time and for a reasonable charge.
treats failure to meet these obligations as breach of contract and consumers would be entitled to seek redress, if necessary through the civil court
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Act of Parliament
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of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom, British Crown dependencies and British overseas territories, located in London...
that requires traders to provide services to a proper standard of workmanship. Furthermore, if a definite completion date or a price has not been fixed then the work must be completed within a reasonable time and for a reasonable charge.
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Also, any material used or goods supplied in providing the service must be of satisfactory quality. The lawLaw
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treats failure to meet these obligations as breach of contract and consumers would be entitled to seek redress, if necessary through the civil court
Court
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