ARTICLE 1574 – WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN DEFECTS • The rationale behind this provision could be to account for

the nature of sales at fairs or public auctions where buyers

There is no warranty against hidden defects of animals sold
might have the opportunity to inspect the animals
at fairs or at public auctions, or of live stock sold as
themselves, reducing the seller's responsibility for unknown
condemned. (1493a)
issues. Similarly, in the case of condemned livestock, the
buyer might be aware that the animals are being sold with
• This provision from the law on sales addresses the concept known issues, and therefore, no warranty is provided
of warranties specifically concerning hidden defects in the against hidden defects in such sales.
sale of animals under certain circumstances, such as sales at
fairs, public auctions, or of livestock sold as condemned.

• Let's break it down:

➢ Hidden Defects: A hidden defect refers to a flaw,
issue, or problem with an item that is not immediately
visible upon inspection. In the context of animal sales,
this might include health issues, diseases, or
conditions that are not apparent upon a casual
examination.
➢ Exemption from Warranty: The provision states that
when animals are sold at fairs, public auctions, or
when they are explicitly sold as condemned (being
not fit for normal use or consumption), there is no
warranty provided against hidden defects.
➢ Implications: In regular sales, there might be
warranties implied or provided by law to protect
buyers against hidden defects. However, this
provision exempts sellers from such warranty
obligations specifically in cases where animals are
sold at fairs, public auctions, or if they are being sold
explicitly as condemned.