Michigan § 440.2313 - Creation of express warranties by seller.

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§ 440.2313. Creation of express warranties by seller.

Sec. 2313.(1)

Express warranties by the seller are created as follows:

(a)

An affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer which relates to the goods and becomes part of the basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the affirmation or promise.

(b)

A description of the goods which is made part of the basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the description.

(c)

A sample or model which is made part of the basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the whole of the goods shall conform to the sample or model.

(2)

It is not necessary to the creation of an express warranty that the seller use formal words such as "warrant" or "guarantee" or that he or she have a specific intention to make a warranty, but an affirmation merely of the value of the goods or a statement purporting to be merely the seller's opinion or commendation of the goods does not create a warranty, except as provided in the art multiples sales act and Act No. 121 of the Public Acts of 1970, being sections 442.321 to 442.325 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 440.2313

What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.2313 cover?

Section 440.2313 ("Creation of express warranties by seller.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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