Breach of Warranty

/ˈbriːtʃ əv ˈwɒrənti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A failure to fulfill the terms of a warranty in a contract, entitling the injured party to legal remedy.
    The buyer sued for damages due to the seller's breach of warranty regarding the product's quality.

Forms

  • breaches of warranty

Commentary

Distinguish breach of warranty from breach of contract; warranty breaches often allow remedies without repudiation of the entire contract.

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