Walker v Milano Republic Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 18

Walker v Milano Republic Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 18

The goods were not of acceptable quality because the rust was not disclosed prior to purchase, the item delivered did not match the advertised condition, and the disclaimer regarding clearance items did not negate the consumer guarantee provided by the Australian Consumer Law.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Consumer Claim / First Instance Judgment
Outcome
Application allowed. Refund and return of goods ordered.
Legal Topics
['consumer Guarantees' 'breach of Acceptable Quality' 'refunds for Defective Goods']
['consumer Law'] ['consumer Guarantees' 'breach of Acceptable Quality' 'refunds for Defective Goods']

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Procedural Posture

Consumer Claim / First Instance Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the goods supplied were of acceptable quality under the Australian Consumer Law' 'Whether the disclaimer regarding clearance items precludes a refund for defective goods']

Ratio Decidendi

The goods were not of acceptable quality because the rust was not disclosed prior to purchase, the item delivered did not match the advertised condition, and the disclaimer regarding clearance items did not negate the consumer guarantee provided by the Australian Consumer Law.

Court Disposition

Application allowed. Refund and return of goods ordered.

Orders

  • ['Milano Republic Pty Ltd is to pay Mitchell Walker $219.00 immediately.' 'Mitchell Walker is to return the goods to Milano Republic Pty Ltd by sending them in the ordinary mail on or before 1 February 2022.']