Consumer Protection Act 1999 · Updated to 1 Nov 2021 · Part XII · The Tribunal for Consumer Claims
105. Disposal of perishable goods
Feedback & supportWhere the subject-matter of the claim is goods of perishable nature and storage of such goods pending final disposal of the claim involves unreasonable expense and inconvenience, the
goods
“goods” means goods which are primarily purchased, used or consumed for personal, domestic or household purposes, and includes— (a) goods attached to, or incorporated in, any real or personal property; (b) animals, including fish; (c) vessels and vehicles; (d) utilities; and (e) trees, plants and crops whether on, under or attached to land or not, but does not include choses in action, including negotiable instruments, shares, debentures and money;
Tribunal may, on the application of a party to the proceedings, at any time order that—
Tribunal
“Tribunal” means the Tribunal for Consumer Claims established under section 85.
the goods be sold; and
the proceeds of the sale be held to abide by the award of the Tribunal under section 112.