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X sold his Bike to Y for 5L now after the sale..Y found that the Engine of the bike is in very bad condition result of that the bike can not be used...now what can Y do ?? My doubt is can Y climb this as Breach of Condition and cancel the contract+damages....And Can X say this is Doctrine of privity of contract please help me

Dhakshana Dhakshana

CA Inter

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13-Oct-21 10:55

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Sorry that is doctrine of caveat emptor

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Dhakshana Dhakshana

CA Inter

★ 18K+

13-Oct-21 11:37

This can be treated as breach of condition only in case where Y completely depends on X's skill and judgment for purchase of the bike and X is a dealer in bike in ordinary course. In such a situation implied condition as to quality and fitness will apply.