Hong Kong Ordinances

SALE OF GOODS ORDINANCE - SECT 17

Sale by sample

Sale by sample

(1) A contract of sale is a contract for sale by sample where 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.