Money Moral Dilemma: Should I drink the milk?

Former_MSE_Lee

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Should I drink the milk?

A few weaks ago a bloke knocked to try and talk me into having my milk delivered. Even though I said no, today there were 4 litres on my doorstep. I've rung them, in case its on the wrong doorstep but no answer. In the heat it's obviously going to go off, so should I use it myself or leave it in case they call?

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I'd take it and use it. If he asked for it back, I'd remind him that we have no contract, written or implied, and he should think twice in the future about leaving his property alone on a public street.

I suspect that would be the end of it, as in order to recoup the cost of 4 bottles he'd have to sue me, without a leg to stand on.

Elsinor

Definately dont use it,as soon as its opened by you in some cases it could be argued that you agreed to the contract by accepting the product-very sticky problem.
Personally,if their depot is not too far away,I would redeliver to them with a letter saying something along the lines of,I think you made a mistake,trust it wont happen again.Oh and keep a copy of letter and confirmation of redelivery.

Lemoncurd

This reminds me of the time someone visited and brought with them a bottle of milk. Not wanting to put the empty bottle in the recycling if it could be reused I left it outside our back gate (right next to where the neighbours had milk delivered). The next morning I looked out to see a new bottle of milk at the bottom of the garden!
Sent the milk company a message saying that we hadn't requested any milk but never heard from them again.

I checked that it wasn't meant for the neighbour before putting it in the fridge, can't remember if we actually used it,

plimsoll

I would at least put it in the fridge for now to stay cold even tho if they did take it back they probably couldn't redeliver cos of the Safety Elf. Then ring them & make decision based on conversation.

I recently agreed to try milk delivery (not MSE tho so prob gonna cancel soon plus annoying me that sometimes I'm waiting for it lol) & first day I got left 1 organic semi & 1 normal semi when I'd ordered 2, called depot (well 0845 no grrr) & got told was arranged for it to be collected next morning, so put out, not gone by 9am when left so put back in fridge & left out again with a note 2 days later when next due delivery. I didn't want it argued that I'd "accepted" substitution by drinking it so to be charged, & def didn't want milkman to think that substitution would be acceptable in future.

gravitytolls

Stick it in the fridge, if no one's asked for it by the end of the day, use it, shame to waste it, especially four litres.

Martinslovechild

I hope it's not a pint of Cravendale.

Apparently, it tastes so good that the cows want it back

:rotfl:

Pellyman

Methinks somebody is trying to milk you! (Sorry)
Telephone them again in the presence of a witness, ideally from a land line so you have proof if you are connected. Put the milk in the fridge, if you have the space. Leave a note on the doorstep before you go to bed - 'No milk ordered or required - Please arrange to collect yesterday's unwanted delivery'.
Then you will have done your bit at the cost of a 'phone call.

tahariel

If you didn't sign anything I would take it in as a gift!

GraceCourt

Elsinor wrote: »

Definately dont use it,as soon as its opened by you in some cases it could be argued that you agreed to the contract by accepting the product-very sticky problem.
Personally,if their depot is not too far away,I would redeliver to them with a letter saying something along the lines of,I think you made a mistake,trust it wont happen again.Oh and keep a copy of letter and confirmation of redelivery.

No... this completely misinterprets the legal position. Contract law is complex but in these circumstances there could never be a contract, especially given that where two parties to an imputed contract have differerent understandings of the terms and conditions of the contract, it is void from inception.

If he even asks for payment in these circumstances, a prima facie criminal offence is committed by him contrary to Section 2(1) Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1971.

dianauni

Just drink it and forget all about it. You have tried to contact them about it so why waste your time and money phoning them again or taking the milk back. They are not going to cause you any trouble over 4 litres, way too much hassle. Anyway it's only your word against theirs - who's to know what happened to the milk? Only us here!!!