Question

Jack, a second-hand dealer of cars, provides his clients with the opportunity to examine them. Jenny test-drove a car and got it checked by her mechanic as well. However, the mechanic missed a broken valve and the car broke down after the purchase. Which of the following is likely to happen in this scenario?
A) Jack is exempt from prosecution as the principle of caveat emptor applies.
B) Jack is responsible for selling a faulty car and can be prosecuted for fraud.
C) Jenny can claim compensation through courts as per the principle of caveat emptor.
D) Jack can be prosecuted by the mechanic for misleading him during purchase.

Answer 1

Answer: A. Jack is exempt from the prosecution as the principle of caveat emptor applies.

Explanation:

The fault her doesn't like in Jack's hand. For Him, he gave the car out for a test run and there was no fault found in it, the pressure now lies on the Mechanic, who didn't complain of any initial failures in the vehicle but caused a damage in the vehicle, Jack is exempt from the prosecution as the principle of caveat emptor applies.