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KKO 2399/1999 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses claim for phone charges when caller cannot prove device fault or third-party call.

Case Number KKO 2399/1999
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the claim for reimbursement of telephone charges. The appellant argued that the calls originated from a device malfunction or an unauthorized third party, but failed to provide evidence supporting these assertions. Consequently, the court ruled that without proof of fault or external interference, the appellant remains liable for the charges incurred.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Consumer Credit Act; Section 10 of the Consumer Credit Act: A consumer is liable for telephone charges unless they can prove the calls were caused by a device malfunction or made by a third party.

Keywords

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telephone charges liability consumer credit Act device malfunction proof third party call burden of proof Supreme Court Finland telecommunications liability

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Consumer Credit Act
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A velvoitettiin maksamaan hänen puhelinliittymästään soitetut puhelut, kun A ei ollut saattanut todennäköiseksi, että sykäykset olisivat johtuneet laiteviasta tai että joku ulkopuolinen olisi voinut soittaa hänen laskuunsa.