Sale of Goods Act 1954 (ACT)

 

20. Sale by sample

(1) A contract of sale is a contract for sale by sample if there is a term of the contract express or implied to that effect.

(2) For a contract for sale by sample, there is an implied condition-

(a) that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality; and

(b) that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample; and

(c) that the goods shall be free from any defect rendering them unmerchantable that would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.