Case 4 (a)

Legal issues

Whether Susila can sue the sales person for selling unfit
pillow to her?

Relevant
Law
Sec 16 (1) (a) SOGA 1957 :Buyer should disclose the purpose
of goods are required. If no disclosure made, the seller will
not be liable if the good purchase is not fit for usage

Ref to case : GRIFFITHS v PETER CONWAY LTD
Court held that
A woman with an unusual sensitive skin who bought a Harris
Tweed coat, without disclosing her sensitivity to the seller,
did not succeed under this section.
Application
to Law
Susila couldnt sue the sales person under this section unless
she inform the seller earlier about her allergy