The Dilemma

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This question and answer appeared in the Professional Problems section of a well-known British legal journal:

Question:
I am a 32-year-old assistant solicitor working for a general practice, specializing in litigation.

Last month I had an appointment with an established client, an attractive blond divorcee who had purchased a defective vacuum cleaner from a local shopkeeper, who had refused to replace it or refund her money.

As I took down the details, I could not help noticing that her dress was extremely low-cut and she kept giving me long lingering looks.

Our eyes met and within seconds we were making passionate love on my desk. I have met her on several subsequent occasions, where the same thing has happened. I am married with three children.

What should I do?

Answer:
Your client should be able to obtain redress under sec.13 or 14 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979, provided it can be established that the goods were either not of merchantable quality or fit for the purpose for which they were sold.

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Editor's comments: How staid and perfectly proper. How British...
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