Jasper Bought a Set of Widgets from Kate

question 59

Multiple Choice

Jasper bought a set of widgets from Kate.Although Jasper is unhappy with the widgets, Kate says that he is not entitled to rely on the Sale of Goods Act because their contract was not written.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A)Even if the applicable Sale of Goods Act otherwise imposes a writing requirement, Jasper is entitled to rely on the statute if he received some of the widgets from Kate.
• B)A Sale of Goods Act never imposes a writing requirement if the parties' agreement can be sufficiently proven by other evidence.
• C)Because the Sale of Goods Act was intended to serve as consumer protection legislation, a writing requirement may prevent the seller from relying on the statute, but it never prevents the buyer from using the statute.
• D)If Jasper and Kate's contract is governed by a Sale of Goods Act that imposes a writing requirement, their contract is enforceable only if that requirement was met or Jasper paid the full price.
• E)If they failed to satisfy a writing requirement, Jasper will not be able to rely on the Sale of Goods Act, but Kate will still be entitled to use the statute's special remedies.