Proof of Posting = Delivery - Law (UK)

[Kevin VRs]

Hi, just spent 1/4 hour searching for the law relating to proof of posting being legal proof of delivery. Please could somebody let me know which law it is that I need to refer to?

Many thanks, Kevin

[SS2.]

In what context, specifically ?

Perhaps s.7 Interpretation Act 1978 is what you are looking for ?

[Kevin VRs]

I think that is the one. I returned an item through the post with proof of posting. The supplier claims I have not sent it back and are asking for payment.

[supertouring]

I still think that YOU would need to claim for the loss via Royal Mail?

[garycat]

I thought that it only applied to Special Delivery items

[Meoricin]

Kevin VRs said:

I think that is the one. I returned an item through the post with proof of posting. The supplier claims I have not sent it back and are asking for payment.

I realise this is a bit late now, but you should really send things signed for or special delivery to avoid this kind of situation. They can't say it didn't arrive if they've signed for it.

Incidentally, IIRC the Interpretation Act applies to service of documents, not sure that'd cover delivery of goods. It seems like a stretch to try to use it here.

[streaky]

Meoricin said:

... the Interpretation Act applies to service of documents, not sure that'd cover delivery of goods. It seems like a stretch to try to use it here.

Correct.

Streaky

[Dan_The_Man]

No need for special delivery / signed for as all items posted are insured by default for £46, you can pay for extra cover as necessary, just keep your proof of postage and claim from RM if the item does not arrive. It's a simple claim process and I have never failed to receive a payout for missing items.

[supertouring]

Dan_The_Man said:

No need for special delivery / signed for as all items posted are insured by default for £46, you can pay for extra cover as necessary, just keep your proof of postage and claim from RM if the item does not arrive. It's a simple claim process and I have never failed to receive a payout for missing items.

Out of interest, other than Proof Of Posting, what other proof is required? Receipt?

[Jasandjules]

Proof of Posting would be a presumption of delivery. It would be for the other party to put forth evidence that they did not receive the item - by way of a Witness Statement etc..

[Dan_The_Man]

When you do lose items in the post, keep your eyes on ebay as RM sell about 15% of "lost" items on there, I wonder if the sold items actually make it through the post to the highest bidder