C1PART I AMENDMENT OF LAW FOR ENGLAND AND WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND

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Pt. I applied (3.1.1995): by 1973 c. 13, s. 11A (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 4(6)); by 1979 c. 54, s. 61(5A) (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 5(9)(c)); by 1982 c. 29, s. 18(3) (as inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 7, 8(2)(3), Sch. 2 para. 6(10))

Explanatory provisions

14 Interpretation of Part I.

In this Part of this Act—

  • “business” includes a profession and the activities of any government department or local or public authority;

  • “goods”has the same meaning as in F1the Sale of Goods Act 1979;

  • “hire-purchase agreement” has the same meaning as in the M1 Consumer Credit Act 1974;

  • “negligence” has the meaning given by section 1(1);

  • “notice” includes an announcement, whether or not in writing, and any other communication or pretended communication; and

  • “personal injury” includes any disease and any impairment of physical or mental condition.