Resumen
The Sale of Goods Act 1979 is the principal statute governing contracts for the sale of goods in England & Wales. It implies terms into sale contracts regarding title, description, quality, fitness for purpose, and sale by sample. While significantly amended (notably by the Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994) and partially superseded for consumer contracts by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, it remains central to business-to-business sales.
Puntos clave
- Defines 'goods' and 'contract of sale' (s.2)
- Implies term that seller has right to sell (s.12)
- Goods must correspond with description (s.13)
- Goods must be of satisfactory quality (s.14(2))
- Goods must be fit for a particular purpose made known to seller (s.14(3))
- Goods sold by sample must correspond with sample (s.15)
- Rules on passing of property and risk (Part II)
- Buyer's right to reject goods and remedies for breach (Part V)
Partes y secciones
Historial de enmiendas
1994 — Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994
Replaced the implied condition of 'merchantable quality' with 'satisfactory quality' in s.14(2). Introduced new criteria for assessing quality.
2002 — Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002
Implemented EU Directive on consumer sales, adding rights to repair or replacement for consumer buyers.
2015 — Consumer Rights Act 2015
Removed consumer contracts from the scope of the SGA 1979. The Act now applies primarily to business-to-business transactions.