Apply Strategic Positioning Techniques to the Analysis of a Given Organization
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Terms Implied by Statute
Implied terms are cumulative. So, the terms implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 apply concurrently with the terms implied by any other Act which implies terms into contracts. Some of the most commonly implied terms from the application of the arise by virtue of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 and the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
Contracts for the Sale and Supply of Goods
In a contract of sale of goods, terms of implied that the seller has the right to sell the goods; that the purchaser will enjoy quiet possession of the goods, allowing them to use the goods without interference from a third party or the supplier; and that the goods are free and will remain so when the property is to pass from any charge or encumbrance, not disclosed to the buyer before the contract is made.
Although these may not appear of particular interest, an instance of their importance may be drawn from an application of trade mark law. In the event that a proprietor purchases a registered trade mark with a business, it is an implied term of that contract that the purchaser will not be subject to claims of ownership by predecessors in title to the vendor of the trade mark.
Contracts for the Supply of Services
In a contract for supply of services, where the supplier is acting in the course of business terms are implied that the supplier will exercise reasonable skill and care in delivering the services, the services will be carried out within a reasonable time, unless a specific time-frame has been agreed. A 'reasonable time’ in this context is to be determined by what the parties had in mind at the time of the formation of the contract. Where no fee has been agreed, a reasonable charge will by implied for the provision of the services. Furthermore the services must be of a satisfactory quality and fit for the purpose for which they were intended http://www.gillhams.com/articles/142.cfm 2
The Sale of Goods Act (Ont. s. 2; U. K. s. 62)
Terms Implied by Statute
Implied terms are cumulative. So, the terms implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 apply concurrently with the terms implied by any other Act which implies terms into contracts. Some of the most commonly implied terms from the application of the arise by virtue of the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 and the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
Contracts for the Sale and Supply of Goods
In a contract of sale of goods, terms of implied that the seller has the right to sell the goods; that the purchaser will enjoy quiet possession of the goods, allowing them to use the goods without interference from a third party or the supplier; and that the goods are free and will remain so when the property is to pass from any charge or encumbrance, not disclosed to the buyer before the contract is made.
Although these may not appear of particular interest, an instance of their importance may be drawn from an application of trade mark law. In the event that a proprietor purchases a registered trade mark with a business, it is an implied term of that contract that the purchaser will not be subject to claims of ownership by predecessors in title to the vendor of the trade mark.
Contracts for the Supply of Services
In a contract for supply of services, where the supplier is acting in the course of business terms are implied that the supplier will exercise reasonable skill and care in delivering the services, the services will be carried out within a reasonable time, unless a specific time-frame has been agreed. A 'reasonable time’ in this context is to be determined by what the parties had in mind at the time of the formation of the contract. Where no fee has been agreed, a reasonable charge will by implied for the provision of the services. Furthermore the services must be of a satisfactory quality and fit for the purpose for which they were intended http://www.gillhams.com/articles/142.cfm 2
The Sale of Goods Act (Ont. s. 2; U. K. s. 62)
Cited: Creditfit, 2009.