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== B. Common Law vs. Statute == | == B. Common Law vs. Statute == | ||
An aggrieved party may have remedies under statutory law, the common law, or both. BC statutes provide better protection to consumers than is afforded by the common law. Since legislation (statutes) takes precedence over the common law, it is crucial to check all relevant statutes (see 11:II A. Legislation) when faced with the legal matters of consumers. For example, some contracts that are enforceable at common law are rendered unenforceable by relevant statutes. | An aggrieved party may have remedies under statutory law, the common law, or both. BC statutes provide better protection to consumers than is afforded by the common law. Since legislation (statutes) takes precedence over the common law, it is crucial to check all relevant statutes (see [[Governing Legislation and Resources for Consumer Protection (11:II)|11:II A. Legislation]]) when faced with the legal matters of consumers. For example, some contracts that are enforceable at common law are rendered unenforceable by relevant statutes. | ||
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