- 1 Marks
Question
Which of the following is NOT a condition for “fitness for purpose” required by the Sale of Goods Act?
A. The buyer must have made known to the seller the particular purpose for which the goods are required.
B. The buyer must have bought the same type of goods from the seller before.
C. The buyer must have relied on the skill and judgement of the seller.
D. The goods must be the type which is ordinarily sold by the seller.
E. The goods must not have been sold under a patent or other trade name.
Answer
E. The goods must not have been sold under a patent or other trade name.
Explanation:
This condition is not required for fitness for purpose. The main requirement is that the buyer informs the seller of the specific purpose and relies on the seller’s expertise. Whether the buyer previously purchased similar goods from the seller is irrelevant.
- Tags: Fitness for Purpose, Sale of Goods Act
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Sale of Goods
- Series: NOV 2012
- Uploader: Theophilus