Part II Formation of the Contract

F2 Miscellaneous

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Cross-heading preceding s. 15A inserted (3.1.1995) by 1994 c. 35, ss. 4(1), 8(2) (with s. 8(3)).

F115A Modification of remedies for breach of condition in non-consumer cases.

1

Where in the case of a contract of sale—

a

the buyer would, apart from this subsection, have the right to reject goods by reason of a breach on the part of the seller of a term implied by section 13, 14 or 15 above, but

b

the breach is so slight that it would be unreasonable for him to reject them,

F3... the breach is not to be treated as a breach of condition but may be treated as a breach of warranty.

2

This section applies unless a contrary intention appears in, or is to be implied from, the contract.

3

It is for the seller to show that a breach fell within subsection (1)(b) above.

4

This section does not apply to Scotland.