There are legal issues there too--some software outfits have gotten into trouble that way, by doing things that caused harm disproportionate to the wrong done. Having a battery die is probably much more defensible legally, but of course free legal advice is worth what you paid for it.
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
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So check case law. I see no problem with it. If I go buy 101 feet of rope in a package marked "100 feet", and someone is injured because I needed 110 feet, I'm going to look pretty stupid suing the guy who sold me more than he said he would.
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legislation as the fault
Class action suit?
Hmmm. No.
:)
--Winston
Depending on what it is, your analogy may or may not apply. A floodlight? Probably fine. A pacemaker recharger? Not so much.
Cheers
Phil Hobbs
-- Dr Philip C D Hobbs Principal ElectroOptical Innovations 55 Orchard Rd Briarcliff Manor NY 10510 845-480-2058 hobbs at electrooptical dot net http://electrooptical.net
Yeah, kinda. Is there any good reason not to ask for a deposit before delivering the device? If the customer forgets to return the instrument, it doesn't hurt you financially. It could be as simple as a credit card slip...
I didn't think of that.
Thanks!
--Winston
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