Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

MERCANTILE LAW ACT 1962 - SECT 16

    (1)     This section applies to a representation or assurance made by a person if it is—

        (a)     about the character, conduct or credit, ability, trade or dealings of someone else; and

        (b)     made so the other person can obtain credit, money or goods by relying on it.

    (2)     The representation or assurance is not enforceable by a proceeding against the person who made it unless it was made in writing signed by the person.