Maine § 2-317. - Cumulation and conflict of warranties express or implied
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-317. — Cumulation and conflict of warranties express or implied, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-317.. Cumulation and conflict of warranties express or implied
Warranties whether express or implied shall be construed as consistent with each other and as cumulative, but if such construction is unreasonable the intention of the parties shall determine which warranty is dominant. In ascertaining that intention the following rules apply:
(1). Exact or technical specifications displace an inconsistent sample or model or general language of description.
(2). A sample from an existing bulk displaces inconsistent general language of description.
(3). Express warranties displace inconsistent implied warranties other than an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-317. cover?
Section 2-317. ("Cumulation and conflict of warranties express or implied") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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