OCBA - Shop breakages

Shop breakages

Whether or not you have to pay for something you have broken in a shop depends on the circumstances. A sign that says ‘all breakages must be paid for' will not necessarily determine the issue in the trader's favour.

If the accident was entirely your fault, then the trader could reasonably ask you to pay for the goods. If you refuse, you could be taken to court.

If the accident was due to the trader displaying goods in a careless fashion, you should not be expected to pay for the goods.

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