The doctrine of 'caveat emptor' means:
AThe buyer is always protected
BLet the seller beware
CThe seller must disclose all defects
DLet the buyer beware
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Let the buyer beware
Caveat emptor means 'let the buyer beware': it is the buyer's duty to examine goods and satisfy himself of their suitability.
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