Urban Myths

[Barmaid]

Unusual for me to post a question in here, but more of a discussion than a question. I see quite a few "urban myths" as a result of my work and stuff I read on here.

Here are my top three - can anyone add to these:-

After living with someone for 6 months you become a common law spouse and are automatically entitled to half.

You have to be dependant to make a claim on an estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

If a shopkeeper advertises something at an incorrect price he has to sell at that price.

Any more?

[Mikkanjazza]

Scottish banknotes are legal tender.

[Androcles]

How about "Police are not allowed to use deception to catch a criminal because it is entrapment, which is illegal"

or

The Crown Prosecution Service will not prosecute a case unless any witnesses agree to appear in court to testify.....

or are they not myths?.....

[TCL-MUMPING]

"Bank of England banknotes are legal tender in Scotland" not true

[Androcles]

and there's "if you commit adultery, you lose your entitlements in the split of any assets."

[Barmaid]

Well herewith the definitive answer on "Legal Tender"!

http://www.scotbanks.org.uk/legal_position.php

[TCL-MUMPING]

The only banknotes legal tender in Scotland are Bank of England ones under five pounds. As they no longer issue pound notes, no notes are legal tender now.

[Barmaid]

Another one

"If I have my receipt the shop where I bought an item is legally obliged to refund or exchange even though there is nothing wrong with it"

[TCL-MUMPING]

"You need a receipt as proof of purchase" not true, it's good evidence but not essential.

[factor-fiction]

When you die your debts die with you.

[sara3]

the benefits people can't obtain your bank accounts, or a (suspected) partner's, or other personal info, without your permission.

[Androcles]

If my legal spouse dies without a will, I automatically get all their estate...

[Androcles]

If somebody breaks into my house and threatens me and I hit them, I will be found guilty of assault

[ll_billym]

I find it funny that people think it is illegal to open letters that are delivered to your house but addressed to a previous tennant.

[hammerman]

A police officer can't give you a speeding ticket unless he's got his hat on !!!!

[Buenchico]

Adding to your list:

"All taxi drivers are legally obliged to carry a bag of hay, for their (non-existent) horse".

"You can still be hanged for treason in time of war"

"You can still be hanged for arson in a naval dockyard"

"You're legally entitled to make a single copy of any software which you purchase"

Chris

[Gmcd01]

The myth that when buying goods classed under SoGA, the seller is correct to refer the buyer to the manufacturer in case of complaint (Completely overlooking s48). I see this so often and most answers and completely incorrect...

[TCL-MUMPING]

Last Of The Summer Wine is a comedy.

[squarebear]

"I am allowed to make a copy of a CD I bought, in case the original one breaks".

[36TEAK36]

What about these ones from my wife, and I think she trying to tell me something.

Men know what an erogenous zone is?

Size is not important?


Here one from me to my wife.
Men can't fake an orgasm.