What is a warranty under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930?
Under section 12(3), a warranty is a stipulation collateral to the main purpose of a sale contract. Its breach gives a claim for damages but not, on that ground, a right to…
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What is a warranty under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930?
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Under section 12(3), a warranty is a stipulation collateral to the main purpose of a sale contract. Its breach gives a claim for damages but not, on that ground, a right to reject the goods and treat the contract as repudiated. A condition is essential to the main purpose.
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Option A
A stipulation essential to the main purpose is a condition under section 12(2).
Option B
A collateral stipulation is a warranty under section 12(3).
Option C
Condition and warranty have distinct definitions and consequences.
Option D
Breach of warranty gives damages rather than a right on that ground to reject goods and repudiate the contract.
Option E
The collateral-stipulation definition is offered.
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