Queensland Consolidated Acts

SALE OF GOODS ACT 1896 - SECT 18

18 Sale by sample

(1) A contract of sale is a contract for sale by sample when there is a term in the contract, express or implied, to that effect.

(2) In the case of a contract for sale by sample—

(a) there is an implied condition that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;

(b) there is an implied condition that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample;

(c) there is an implied condition that the goods shall be free from any defect, rendering them unmerchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.