Problems with the seller's defective liability for used goods

Abstract

When used with a seller of used goods, liability for defects under the Civil and Commercial Code may be inappropriate and unfair to the seller. Because the law states that the seller is liable if the goods sold are defective, the seller must be cautious. Used goods, without exception, are subject to normal deterioration or defects as a result of normal use or time. As a result, the seller of used goods is more likely than the general seller of new products to be held liable for the defect. Furthermore, the legal age causes the seller of used goods to be burdened for an excessive amount of time. This article therefore recommends that used goods be classified as an exemption from liability for defects and shorten the liability period for further appropriateness and fairness.