Revocation of a car rental permit – a firm stance against untrustworthy entrepreneurs
The administrative courts in Baden-Württemberg confirm the consistent action of the authorities in revoking a rental car permit.
Cancellation of brokerage contracts?
The German Federal Court of Justice recently had to decide whether a brokerage contract concluded via email or telephone constitutes a distance selling transaction, with the consequence that brokerage clients can revoke such contracts within the statutory deadlines.
Revocation of distance selling contracts without cause?
Are consumers prevented from withdrawing from a distance selling contract due to abusive behavior? The Federal Court of Justice has to deal with the question of whether a consumer may cancel a distance selling contract with reference to an alleged low price guarantee.
Right of withdrawal for sofa purchase online?
The Düsseldorf Regional Court had to decide whether a consumer is entitled to a right of withdrawal from a distance selling contract when purchasing a sofa online if they could choose the color and fabric from a multitude of options when ordering the piece of furniture, and the couch was then manufactured accordingly.
Return shipping costs upon withdrawal - requirements for contractual agreement
According to the regulation in § 357 para. 2 sentence 3 of the German Civil Code (BGB), in the event of cancellation of a contract declaration aimed at concluding a distance selling contract, the consumer may, under certain circumstances, be charged the costs of returning the goods. However, according to a recent decision of the Brandenburg Higher Regional Court (judgment of February 22, 2011 - 6 U 80/10), this only applies to [...]
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