Which statement best describes an express warranty?

Which statement best describes an express warranty?

• A. It arises from the seller's general reputation
• B. It arises only when goods fail to conform
• C. It arises from statements of fact, promises, descriptions, or samples that the buyer relied on
• D. It is always disclaimed by 'as is' clause

Answer: (C)

Express warranties are promises about the goods that the seller makes and that the buyer relies on when deciding to buy. They come from statements of fact, promises, descriptions, or samples about the goods, and these statements—whether spoken or written—become part of the deal because the buyer relied on them. This is why a claim like “this product will last five years” or “this car has 40 mpg” can create an express warranty: the seller asserted specific information about the product, and the buyer trusted it. If a seller’s reputation alone is all that’s offered, that does not create an express warranty about the specific goods. An express warranty isn’t born from general reputation but from concrete statements or descriptions about the item. Also, an express warranty can arise even if the goods conform to their description; the key element is the promise or description and the buyer’s reliance, not solely a failure to conform. Lastly, an “as is” clause doesn’t automatically erase an express warranty. Such disclaimers typically address implied warranties or modify remedies, but they don’t by themselves negate express promises that were actually made and relied upon.

Express warranties are promises about the goods that the seller makes and that the buyer relies on when deciding to buy. They come from statements of fact, promises, descriptions, or samples about the goods, and these statements—whether spoken or written—become part of the deal because the buyer relied on them. This is why a claim like “this product will last five years” or “this car has 40 mpg” can create an express warranty: the seller asserted specific information about the product, and the buyer trusted it.

If a seller’s reputation alone is all that’s offered, that does not create an express warranty about the specific goods. An express warranty isn’t born from general reputation but from concrete statements or descriptions about the item. Also, an express warranty can arise even if the goods conform to their description; the key element is the promise or description and the buyer’s reliance, not solely a failure to conform.

Lastly, an “as is” clause doesn’t automatically erase an express warranty. Such disclaimers typically address implied warranties or modify remedies, but they don’t by themselves negate express promises that were actually made and relied upon.