Sale of Goods Act 1979

• s13- as to description


  -> goods must correspond to any description applied to them-> can include the way goods are packaged
• s14 (2) - goods are of satisfactory quality 


  ->fit for purpose for which goods of the kind in question are commonly supplied

  ->appearance and finish -> safety and durability

  -> freedom from minor defects

  DOESNT APPLY IF

  • defects were brought to purchasers attentions before purchase
  • goods were examined before purchase and the defect should have been noticed by the purchaser
• s14 (3) - goods must be fit for purpose


  ->where buyer has expressly made known to the seller the purpose for which the goods are being purchased

  ->applies regardless of whether the goods are commonly supplied for this purpose

  ->inserted into contract where buyer is relying on skill/expertise of seller

  -> no need to state purpose where goods are being used for their ordinary use

  Grant v Australian knitting Mills