The Presumption of Non-Conformity in European Consumer Sales Law

This Book Analyses The Allocation Of The Burden Of Proof In Consumer Sale Cases, In Particular The Application Of The Presumption Of Non-conformity Designed To Simplify The Consumer's Duty To Supply Evidence. It Provides Detailed Information On The Notion Of Non-conformity As Found In The Consumer Sales Directive And Implemented In Poland, Germany, England And Wales, And The Netherlands And Presents A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Presumption Of Non-conformity. The Author Clarifies Whether The Presumption Of Non-conformity Constitutes An Appropriate Tool For Simplifying The Burden Of Proof Lying With The Consumer And Whether It Provides For A High Level Of Consumer Protection Necessary For The Better Functioning Of The European Internal Market.--back Cover. Introduction -- Burden Of Proof -- Consumer Sales Directive And Its National Implementations -- Non-conformity -- Presumption Of Non-conformity -- Comparative Conclusions. Karolina Sikorska. Based On Author's Thesis (doctoral - Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, 2015). Includes Bibliographical References (pages 315-341) And Index.