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A buys a horse without telling the seller he needs it for riding; the horse is fit only for carriage use. Under caveat emptor, A:
AMay reject the horse and reclaim the price
BMay treat it as breach of warranty
CHas no remedy, having not made the purpose known or relied on the seller's skill
DMay claim damages
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Has no remedy, having not made the purpose known or relied on the seller's skill
Since the buyer did not disclose the particular purpose or rely on the seller's skill, caveat emptor applies and he has no remedy.
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