Asked by Alyssa Reaume on May 04, 2024
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Hot Toaster.Rebecca bought a toaster from Super Store and brought it home.A friend of hers,Greg,was at her house making toast.The toaster malfunctioned and shocked Greg,resulting in a small burn to his hand requiring medical attention.At a garage sale,Rebecca also purchased a blender from a friend,Samantha.When she paid for the blender,Rebecca said that it would be great for making smoothies.Samantha said nothing and just smiled while taking Rebecca's money.Unfortunately,the blender was not powerful enough to make smoothies.Based on the facts presented,what type of warranty did Super Store give Rebecca?
A) An express warranty.
B) An implied warranty of merchantability.
C) An implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
D) An express warranty,an implied warranty of merchantability,and an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
E) An implied warranty of merchantability and an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose,but not an express warranty.
Implied Warranty
A legal assumption that the goods sold are fit for their intended purpose, even if not explicitly promised by the seller.
Express Warranty
A written or verbal promise made by a seller to a buyer, guaranteeing the quality or functionality of a product or service.
Merchantability
A guarantee that a product will meet reasonable expectations of quality and usability for which it was sold.
- Contrast direct and unspoken warranties, and understand their impact on the context of sales contracts.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The implied warranty of merchantability is an assurance,inferred in every sale by a merchant unless clearly disclaimed,that merchantable goods will conform to a reasonable performance expectation.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast direct and unspoken warranties, and understand their impact on the context of sales contracts.