Section 141 — Competition and Consumer Act 2010: Liability for loss or damage suffered by a person if land, buildings or fixtures are destroyed or damaged
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(1) A manufacturer of goods is liable to compensate a person if: (a) the manufacturer supplies the goods in trade or commerce; and (b) the goods have a safety defect; and (c) land, buildings or fixtures are destroyed or damaged because of the safety defect; and (d) the land, buildings or fixtures are ordinarily acquired for private use; and (e) the person used, or intended to use, the land, buildings or fixtures for private use; and (f) the person suffers loss or damage as a result of the destruction or damage. (2) The person may recover, by action against the manufacturer, the amount of the loss or damage suffered by the person.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation
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