Multiple choice

Directions: The following question contains some basic principle and fact situation in which these basic principles have to be applied. A list of probable decision and reasons are given. you have to choose a decision with reason. (1) Consumer good witch are not fit for consumption are not marketable (2) A consumer shall not suffer on account of unmarketable goods (3) A seller is liable for knowingly selling unmarketable goods (4) A manufacturer shall be liable for the quality of his products

Facts: Ram bought a Coca Cola bottle from Shama's shop. Back at home, the server opened the bottle an poured the drink the into the glasses drinking. He felt irritation in his throat, immediately, Ram and Tom took the sample to test and found nitric acid in the content. Ram filed a suit against Shama, Coca Cola company and the bottler. Kishan and co. Suggested decisions (a) Ram cannot get compensation (b) Tom can get compensation (c) Both ram and tom can get compensation Suggested reasons (i) Shama did not know the contents of sealed bottle. (ii) Ram did not actually suffer though he bought the bottle (iii) Tom did not buy the bottle (iv) Coca Cola company is responsible since it supplied the concentrate. (v) Kishan & co, is responsible since it added water, sugar, etc, and sealed the bottle (vi) Shama is responsible for selling the defective product.

  1. (a) (ii)

  2. (b) (Vi)

  3. (c) (v)

  4. (c) (iv)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Ram and Tom suffered harm from the defective product - Ram through irritation and Tom through actual consumption. Principle (2) states consumers shall not suffer from unmarketable goods. Principle (4) makes manufacturers liable for product quality. The bottler Kishan & Co, who added water, sugar and sealed the defective bottle, is responsible. Both victims can get compensation.

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