Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

CHAPTER 6
SALE BY SAMPLE

286.   Sale by sample

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

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    (2)   In the case of a contract for sale by sample—

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      (a)     there is an implied condition that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;

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      (b)     there is an implied condition that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample;

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      (c)     there is an implied condition that the goods shall be free from any defect, rendering them unmerchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.