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Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists

N. M. Haener N. M. Haener June 02, 2024 6 min read
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In Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash Chemists (1953), the court determined that displaying goods on a shop's shelves constitutes an invitation to treat, not an offer. It clarified that the contract forms at the cashier's desk, thereby reforming retail law and consumer rights.

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🏛️ Court: Court of Appeal
🗓️ Judgment Date: 5 February 1953
🗂️ Where Reported: [1953] 1 Q.B. 401; [1953] 2 W.L.R. 427
📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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Invitation to Treat: Goods displayed on store shelves are considered invitations to treat, not offers. This distinction means that customers make an offer to buy when they take items to the cashier, ensuring that the sale terms are agreed upon at checkout.

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