Multiple choice

A sold a tin of disinfectant powder to K without warning knowing fully that if the tin was not opened with care, it will likely to cause injury. K was injured while opening the tin. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. A is not liable to K under the Doctrine of caveat emptor.

  2. A is liable for the damages.

  3. A has no duty to disclose the facts to K.

  4. The buyer has the responsibility to enquire about all the things before purchasing the goods.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Caveat emptor (buyer beware) has limits - seller has duty to warn of known dangers. A knew the tin could injure if not opened carefully but didn't warn K. This is breach of implied duty of care. Seller liable for injuries from known dangerous condition not disclosed. A cannot hide behind caveat emptor when he knew of specific danger and remained silent.

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