p. 2639. The contract of sale and the classification of transactions
- Reza Beheshti, Reza BeheshtiAssistant Professor in International Commercial Law, University of Nottingham
- Séverine SaintierSéverine SaintierProfessor of Commercial Law, Cardiff University
- , and Sean ThomasSean ThomasReader, University of York
Abstract
This chapter discusses the contract of sale and the classification of transactions. It highlights the importance of understanding the differences between the different types of supply contracts. Different arrangements of ownership and possession of goods may offer the parties a range of advantages and their popularity may vary from time to time according to changes in several factors like commercial practice and economic circumstances. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) provides a distinct legislative regime for consumer protection that ranges around sales and other supply contracts. The chapter then details how different transactions are classified, which includes hire purchase, conditional sale, and computer software.
