The Sale of Goods Act 1957, Section 15 (sale by description) and section 16 (implied conditions...

 

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The Sale of Goods Act 1957, Section 15 (sale by description) and section 16 (implied conditions as to quality and fitness for purpose), promotes two perspectives, one protects the buyer and the other protects the seller. In your opinion to what extent is caveat venditor or caveat emptor still relevant today? Discuss. Your answer should make relevant reference to materials provided on E-Learn. Question (Instruction) Your answer must refer to relevant materials (e.g. journals, case law and legislation where relevant). You are given sufficient materials on E-learn to refer and construct your answer. But you are encouraged to do further research in this area (if needed to further support the arguments that you are making in your answer). When answering the question, you will first have to discuss the doctrine of caveat venditor and caveat emptor in general and then go on to discuss the doctrine as it applies to the sale of goods in Malaysia, specifically the Malaysian Sale of Goods Act 1957. You are also required to do a comparative analysis between Malaysian Law and the laws of England, in relation to the sale of goods. The Sale of Goods Act 1957, Section 15 (sale by description) and section 16 (implied conditions as to quality and fitness for purpose), promotes two perspectives, one protects the buyer and the other protects the seller. In your opinion to what extent is caveat venditor or caveat emptor still relevant today? Discuss. Your answer should make relevant reference to materials provided on E-Learn. Question (Instruction) Your answer must refer to relevant materials (e.g. journals, case law and legislation where relevant). You are given sufficient materials on E-learn to refer and construct your answer. But you are encouraged to do further research in this area (if needed to further support the arguments that you are making in your answer). When answering the question, you will first have to discuss the doctrine of caveat venditor and caveat emptor in general and then go on to discuss the doctrine as it applies to the sale of goods in Malaysia, specifically the Malaysian Sale of Goods Act 1957. You are also required to do a comparative analysis between Malaysian Law and the laws of England, in relation to the sale of goods.

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The doctrine of caveat venditor also known as the seller beware is a legal principle that places the burden of responsibility on the seller to ensure ... View the full answer