VACWELL ENGINEERING CO. LTD. v. B.D.H. CHEMICALS LTD.

Abstract

July 18, 1969 Contract — Sale of Goods — Implied term — Fitness for purpose — Sale of chemicals by manufacturer to engineering company — Sold in glass ampoules — Explosion occurring on chemicals' contact with water — Fatal accident and extensive damage to property — No warning of explosion hazard — Liability under contract — Extent of — Sale of Goods Act, 1893, (56 & 57 Vict. c. 71) s. 14 (1).

Citation

Rees, J. (1970), "VACWELL ENGINEERING CO. LTD. v. B.D.H. CHEMICALS LTD.", Managerial Law, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 286-307. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021770