17. Sale by sample
(1)
A contract of sale is a contract for sale by sample where there is a term in the contract, express or implied, to that effect.
(2)
In the case of a contract for sale by sample there is an implied condition—
(a)
that the bulk shall correspond with the sample in quality;
(b)
that the buyer shall have a reasonable opportunity of comparing the bulk with the sample;
(c)
that the goods shall be free from any defect, rendering them unmerchantable, which would not be apparent on reasonable examination of the sample.