Merchantable Quality

Introduction to Merchantable Quality

Merchantable Quality, in consumer law, a minimum standard to which goods must conform to make them suitable for purchase. Goods must be of merchantable quality to be sold. For example, meat must not be rotten, and a new car must be roadworthy.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Merchantable Quality in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Merchantable Quality