02-03-2009, 15:50 | #15 |
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It does if my interpretation of the law is correct. MB received a refund for the netbook while they still had it, and when they sent him the netbook back, it could feasibly come under the Unsolicited Goods Act 1971. For the law to come into play, PC World would have to send MB the netbook with the intention of seeking payment for it and for him not to request the item. In that circumstance, Matt could claim ownership of the item as he didn't request it and it would be unlawful of PC World to demand payment for it.
However, as it would appear to be a genuine mistake, PC World could legally argue that they didn't intend to send it to him, so could claim it back or the money back. From a completely legal point of view, because MB knows the item has gotten to him in error, he should contact PC World and tell them to arrange for it to be picked up at their expense and at his convenience. That's legally though. I'm fairly sure I'd keep my gob shut and hope for the best. Whether or not PC World will come calling for the netbook or the money back though is anyone's guess.
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