Asked by Dylan Gauthier on Apr 25, 2024
Tang went into a bicycle shop to purchase a bike rack.He asked the salesperson for help in picking out a rack that would fit his bike.While the salesperson was helping another customer,Tang went ahead and chose one he wanted.The salesperson then told Tang that the rack was a good one.After Tang put the rack on his bike,it did not fit properly and damaged his gear shift.Explain whether Tang can rightfully claim that the salesperson committed a breach of warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of Fitness
An assurance that a product or service is suitable for the specific purpose for which it was bought, often implied in sales contracts.
Bicycle Shop
A retail business specializing in the sale, repair, and sometimes rental of bicycles and related accessories and components.
Gear Shift
A mechanical device in vehicles used to change gears manually, allowing the driver to control the vehicle's speed and power.
- Acquire knowledge about the idea of warranty and its effect on the relationship between purchasers and vendors.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the idea of warranty and its effect on the relationship between purchasers and vendors.