Chockstone Forum

      Sponsored By
      ROCK
   HARDWARE

Chockstone Photography

Australian Landscape Prints

Chockstone Forum - Gear Lust / Lost & Found

Rave About Your Rack Please do not post retail SPAM.

Topic Date User

Liability for second hand gear 28-Jul-2008 At 7:41:59 PM skink

Message

On 28/07/2008 ado_m wrote:
>Dear armchair chockstone lawyers.
>
>Anyone know the legal position on sale of second hand climbing gear?

Probably not.

>
>I've never sold any of my old gear before, which is why I have a spare
>rack just lying around gathering dust. But, Dave was looking for some
>gear, so I'm happy to flog him some of my old HB cams.
>
>I've put in the common sense disclaimer eg. second hand gear, accept in
>as is condition, no responsibility if it falls apart, probably outside
>manufacturers recommended replacement date, own risk etc etc. boring boring.
>
>
>But if he takes a fall on a piece, and the piece fails, can he sue me
>eg for some trade practices breach or for breach of any tort eg. of negligence?
>

No.

>
>Any whilst we're playing lawyer, can he sue chockstone for providing a
>vehicle for the sale?
>

No.