Under section 17(2) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, which is an implied condition in a contract of sale…
Section 17(2) requires correspondence in quality, a reasonable opportunity for the buyer to compare bulk and sample, and freedom from any unmerchantable defect not apparent…
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Under section 17(2) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, which is an implied condition in a contract of sale by sample?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 17(2) requires correspondence in quality, a reasonable opportunity for the buyer to compare bulk and sample, and freedom from any unmerchantable defect not apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.
See also section 17(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 17(2)(a) requires the bulk to correspond with the sample in quality.
Option B
Section 17(2)(c) requires the goods to be free from an unmerchantable defect not apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.
Option C
Section 17(2)(b) expressly gives the buyer this opportunity.
Option D
A requirement to accept before comparing is absent from section 17(2) and would defeat the stated opportunity.
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