Implied warranty of quality
A consumer-law protection that goods should meet required quality, safety, and usefulness standards even if the supplier did not give a separate written warranty.
Definition
The implied warranty of quality can be important when goods fail soon after purchase or do not meet ordinary standards. The review should check the purchase date, defect, supplier response, repairs, replacement history, proof of use, warranty documents, and whether the consumer elected a remedy.
Key takeaways
A consumer-law protection that goods should meet required quality, safety, and usefulness standards even if the supplier did not give a separate written warranty.
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Common situations
Goods failed after purchase
Supplier refuses refund
Repair dispute
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What does Implied warranty of quality mean?
A consumer-law protection that goods should meet required quality, safety, and usefulness standards even if the supplier did not give a separate written warranty.
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