In the History of the Common Law, the First Major

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the history of the common law, the first major legislative step away from the philosophy that 'caveat emptor' ought to be at the foundation for the law governing consumer transactions was:

• A)The UK Sales of Goods Act 1973.
• B)The UK Sale of Goods Act 1893.
• C)The Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth).
• D)The Trade Practices Act 1873 (Cth).

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Definitions:

Monroe Doctrine

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North and South America

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Foreign Countries

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