SALE BY SAMPLE


Sale by sample [Section 17]: 

In a contract of sale by sample, there is an implied condition that

     (a) the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;

     (b) the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample,

Example: In a case of sale by sample of two parcels of wheat, the seller allowed the buyer an inspection of the smaller parcel but not of the larger parcel. In this case it was held that the buyer was entitled to refuse to take any latent of the parcels of wheat.

    (c) the goods shall be free from any defect rendering them un-merchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample. This condition is applicable only with regard to defects, which could not be discovered by an ordinary examination of the goods. But if the defects are latent, then the buyer can avoid the contract.

Example: A company sold certain shoes made of special sole by sample for the French Army. The shoes were found to contain paper not discoverable by ordinary inspection. Held, the buyer was entitled to the refund of the price plus damages.

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