Matt Tells Ron That the Snow Boots He Is Selling

question 40

Multiple Choice

Matt tells Ron that the snow boots he is selling are capable of protection at temperatures of 20° below zero. Ron orders a pair for his trip to Greenland. Upon delivery the box states "will protect your feet in temperatures down to 30° below zero." The first night's temperature goes down to 27 below. Ron suffers frostbite on all of his toes. Ron then sues for breach of warranty. What is the result?

• A) Breach, because the latter express warranty is valid.
• B) No breach because Matt's statement was merely opinion.
• C) No breach because Matt said 20° below zero.
• D) No breach because Matt is allowed to be wrong.

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