NI consumer law

Discodog

Does anyone know if the protection offered by NI consumer law applies to items bought in NI but delivered to the Republic.

Do the "fit for purpose & merchantable quality" rules in English law apply in NI?

Thanks

Note I have asked in Consumer Issues but I am also seeking a legal viewpoint.

Ken.

European consumer law would cover you if all else failed.

Discodog

ken wrote: »

European consumer law would cover you if all else failed.

Blimey that was quick :-)

Could I issue a standard small claims summons via the supplier's local court if I reside in the Republic?

Tom Young

Ní ceapaim.

Discodog

Tom Young wrote: »

Ní ceapaim.

Can you translate please Tom :-)

Ken.

Have a read of this. It's about all the advice we can give on here.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/courts_system/european_small_claims_procedure.html

Tom said "I don't think so".

Discodog

ken wrote: »

Have a read of this. It's about all the advice we can give on here.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/courts_system/european_small_claims_procedure.html

Tom said "I don't think so".

Thank heavens. Having googled it he could of been referring to the knee capping pun :O

hullaballoo

Discodog wrote: »

Thank heavens. Having googled it he could of been referring to the knee capping pun :O

He was.

Discodog

Just an update for future viewers. The local Court in NI sent out the appropriate forms. Reading the guide there would appear to be nothing to stop someone in the Republic using the Small Claims Court in NI.

Pat Mustard

Discodog wrote: »

Just an update for future viewers. The local Court in NI sent out the appropriate forms. Reading the guide there would appear to be nothing to stop someone in the Republic using the Small Claims Court in NI.

Which jurisdiction is more convenient for you; Ireland or NI? Brussels II Convention gives options re choice of jurisdiction.

Bepolite

There is nothing to stop you using the Irish Small claims procedure against a company in NI, or indeed France. To be fair the UK systems are normally much better implemented, with websites that actually work!

Most of Ireland's, NI and E&W legislation in relation to consumer rights is near identical due to them being lifted from each other (look at when it dates from) or since the advent of the EC/EU.

Discodog

The Mustard wrote: »

Which jurisdiction is more convenient for you; Ireland or NI? Brussels II Convention gives options re choice of jurisdiction.

The inference in this thread was that I could only claim via the European Small Claim procedure. The Court in NI said that I could apply to them.

Discodog

The matter is now settled. I posted an update to assist others who read the thread.