Warranties, Negligence, and Liability Flashcards
Express Warranty
one that the seller creates with his words or actions
Implied Warranty
goods should generally meet certain standards of quality, regardless of what the seller did or did not say.
Disclaimer
a statement that a particular warranty does not apply
limitation of remedy
parties may limit or exclude the normal remedies permitted under the Code
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
requires the seller to indicate whether a warranty is full or limited, and to describe clearly what is and is not warranted if a warranty is included
Strict Liability
the injured person need not prove that the defendant’s conduct was unreasonable.
The injured person must show only that the defendant manufactured or sold a product that was defective and that the defect caused harm