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serge katchekpele
on Nov 23, 2024
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Dom bought a new car, after looking it over carefully and taking it for a test drive. Due to a defect in the manufacture of the steel from which the back axle was made, the axle collapsed the next day when Dom was driving to work. He was unhurt but the car is a write-off. The loss is his since he had the opportunity to examine the car before buying.
Defect in Manufacture
A flaw or error in the manufacturing process that results in a product being unsafe or failing to meet intended standards.
Test Drive
The process of operating a vehicle under controlled conditions to evaluate its performance, reliability, or suitability before making a purchase decision.
- Understand the principle of caveat emptor and recognize its constraints as outlined in the Sale of Goods Act.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principle of caveat emptor and recognize its constraints as outlined in the Sale of Goods Act.