Breach of condition of merchantable quality - Section 16(2)

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In the case of 'P' buying black yarn from 'D', what was the issue?

  • The yarn was not suitable for its intended use.
  • The yarn was of a different color than described.
  • The yarn was damaged by white ants. (correct)
  • The yarn was not delivered on time.

What is the condition that goods must satisfy to be of merchantable quality?

  • They must be accepted by a reasonable person, considering the prevailing conditions.
  • They must be free from any defects that make them unfit for ordinary use.
  • A reasonable person would buy them, knowing their condition.
  • All of the above. (correct)

If the buyer examines the goods before purchasing, what happens?

  • The seller is still responsible for any defects, regardless of the buyer's examination.
  • The buyer can claim any defects, even if the examination should have revealed them.
  • The buyer cannot claim any defects that the examination should have revealed. (correct)
  • The implied condition of merchantability is no longer applicable.

What happens if the buyer approves and accepts the goods, but they are later found to be defective?

<p>The buyer can claim a breach of merchantable quality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the buyer to be deprived of their right to claim a breach of merchantable quality?

<p>The buyer must have physically examined the goods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the seller claim that the buyer has waived their right to claim a breach of merchantable quality?

<p>If the buyer physically examined the goods, however cursory the examination was. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the implied condition of merchantable quality?

<p>To protect the buyer from receiving goods that are unfit for ordinary use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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