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CAVEAT EMPTOR ( S:16)

 Caveat emptor means “let the buyer beware”.

 In case of sales of goods, the doctrine of caveat emptor is


universally applicable , as far as QUALITY is
concerned.

 Seller is not bound to disclose the defects in goods,


which he is selling.
WARD
VS.
HOBBES
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE :-
 1. Fitness for buyer’s purpose.

 2. Goods purchased under brand name.

 3. Sale of goods by description .

 4. Merchantable quality.

 5. Goods purchased by sample.


By Vaibhav P. Kulkarni

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