Section 17 of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 View Chapter 2

Sale by sample.

Conditions and waranties

   (1)  A contract of sale is a contract for sale by sample where there is a term in the contract, express or implied, to that effect.

   (2)  In the case of a contract for sale by sample there is an implied condition—

       (a)  that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;

       (b)  that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample;

       (c)  that the goods shall be free from any defect, rendering them unmerchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.