2025 Session
Last amended: 1989 session
§ 336.2A-213 — Implied Warranty of Fitness for Particular Purpose
Plain-Language Summary
If the lessor knows the lessee needs the goods for a particular purpose and the lessee relies on the lessor's expertise to select suitable goods, there is an implied warranty that the goods are fit for that purpose.
336.2A-213 IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Except in a finance lease, if the lessor at the time the lease contract is made has reason to know of any particular purpose for which the goods are required and that the lessee is relying on the lessor’s skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods, there is in the lease contract an implied warranty that the goods will be fit for that purpose.
History:
1989 c 232 art 1 s 2A-213
History: History: 1989 c 232 art 1 s 2A-213
Practical Notes
If you tell the lessor what you need the goods for and rely on their advice, they warrant the goods will work for that purpose.