Unfair terms, surety transactions and European harmonisation: a crucible of europeanised private law?

Date
2009
Authors
Kenny, Mel
Devenney, J.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
0010-8200
DOI
Volume Title
Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell.
Peer reviewed
Abstract
This article examines, in the light of Barclays Bank Plc v Kufner, the vexed question of whether the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 cover surety transactions. The authors also urge caution—given the poly-contextual nature of surety transactions—in relation to any EU harmonisation of this area.
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Keywords
Consumer protection, Unfair contract terms, Harmonisation, European Union law
Citation
Kenny, M. and Devenney, J. (2009) Unfair terms, surety transactions and European harmonisation: a crucible of Europeanised private law? Conveyancer & Property Lawyer, 2009 (4), pp. 295-308.
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