Section 17: Sale by sample

Q: What does Section 17 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (SGA) deal with?

Section 17 SGA pertains to "Sale by sample". It is part of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (SGA) governs sale by sample.

Q: Is Section 17 SGA still in force?

Yes, Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 17 SGA?

धारा 17 SGA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (SGA) governs sale by sample.

Q: What is Dhara 17 SGA?

Dhara 17 SGA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 17 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (SGA) governs sale by sample.

Q: How to cite Section 17 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930?

Cite as: "Section 17, Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (SGA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Sale of Goods Act, 1930, 1930, § 17 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

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.
In the case of a contract for sale by sample, there is an implied condition—
1. that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;
2. that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample;
3. that the goods shall be free from any defect, rendering them unmerchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.