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Under section 14 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, how is the buyer's right to enjoy quiet possession of…

Section 14(b) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 implies a warranty that the buyer will have and enjoy quiet possession of the goods, unless the circumstances of the contract…

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Under section 14 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, how is the buyer's right to enjoy quiet possession of the goods classified by default?

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Section 14(b) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 implies a warranty that the buyer will have and enjoy quiet possession of the goods, unless the circumstances of the contract show a different intention.

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Option A

Incorrect. Quiet possession does not require an express stipulation; it is implied by law under Section 14(b) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.

Option B

Incorrect. The Sale of Goods Act expressly recognizes quiet possession as a statutory warranty.

Option C

Correct. Under Section 14(b) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, unless the circumstances of the contract show a different intention, there is an implied warranty that the buyer shall have and enjoy quiet possession of the goods.

Option D

Incorrect. The implied warranty of quiet possession under Section 14(b) is not restricted to a fixed statutory period.

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