parol evidence and warranties Flashcards
PE RULE
same things as mbe
express warranty
1) promise; affirmation of fact; description of goods; sample; model
the warranty must be
part of the basis of the bargain that a reasonable buyer would consider the statement when purchasing the goods
does opinion give rise to warranty?
no
item of good quality?
not a warranty
implied warranty of merchantability
unless disclaimed, seller is a merchant who is in the business of selling goods of the kind buyer is buying
in VA, merchantability applies to both
new and used goods, but will differ depending on it
is k for the sale of home contain an implied warranty of merchantability?
no! thats common law
merchantability can be disclaimed by
using the term merchantability to disclaim; verbal disclaimers can be used
disclaimer language must be
conspicuous– same font is probably not conspicuous
implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose
buyer has a certain purpose for the goods and relying on the sellers skill and judgement and the seller knows the buyer is relying on it
may disclaim but must be
conspicuous
if shortage, seller can allocate goods
in a fair and reasonable manner