‘(Non-)Existence of right of withdrawal must be unconditional – CJEU in C‑529/19’

“In Case C‑529/19, the CJEU interpreted the Consumer Rights Directive, particularly the right of withdrawal and its exceptions (Article 16). In this case, the consumer bought a fitted kitchen from Möbel Kraft (a German furniture company) at a trade fair. Later, the consumer communicated to Möbel Kraft its wish to withdraw from the contract. Consequently, the consumer refused to accepted delivery of the kitchen. In response, Möbel Kraft sued for breach of contract …” (more)

[Madalena Narciso, Recent developments in European Consumer Law, 2 November]

First posted 2020-11-02 19:03:22

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