§ 6A-2.1-212 - Implied warranty of merchantability. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 6A-2.1-212

   § 6A-2.1-212  Implied warranty ofmerchantability. – (1) Except in a finance lease, a warranty that the goods will be merchantableis implied in a lease contract if the lessor is a merchant with respect togoods of that kind.

   (2) Goods to be merchantable must be at least such as:

   (a) Pass without objection in the trade under the descriptionin the lease agreement;

   (b) In the case of fungible goods, are of fair averagequality within the description;

   (c) Are fit for the ordinary purposes for which goods of thattype are used;

   (d) Run, within the variation permitted by the leaseagreement, of even kind, quality, and quantity within each unit and among allunits involved;

   (e) Are adequately contained, packaged, and labeled as thelease agreement may require; and

   (f) Conform to any promises or affirmations of fact made onthe container or label.

   (3) Other implied warranties may arise from course of dealingor usage of trade.