Which section of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, sets out implied conditions of fitness for a disclosed…
Section 16 sets out exceptions to the usual rule that quality or fitness is not implied. Fitness for a particular purpose generally requires disclosure of that purpose,…
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Which section of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, sets out implied conditions of fitness for a disclosed purpose and of merchantable quality in specified circumstances?
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Correct answer C
Section 16 sets out exceptions to the usual rule that quality or fitness is not implied. Fitness for a particular purpose generally requires disclosure of that purpose, reliance on the seller’s skill or judgment, and goods of a description the seller supplies in business. Merchantable quality applies to goods bought by description from a seller dealing in them, subject to the examination proviso.
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Option A
Section 8 addresses goods perishing before sale under an agreement to sell.
Option B
Section 11 deals with stipulations as to time.
Option C
Section 16 provides the implied conditions of fitness and merchantable quality subject to its conditions and provisos.
Option D
Section 18 concerns ascertainment of goods before property can pass.
Option E
Section 16 is listed.
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