Duty to Give Notice of Defects

The duty to report defects in good time.

In commercial dealings between merchants, you must give notice of defects in delivered goods without delay, otherwise they are deemed approved. This strict duty does not apply to consumers; they have full warranty rights.

The relevant statutes

§ 377 HGB

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Related terms

Statutory Warranty (Liability for Defects)
Material Defect / Defect

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