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Case summary:Person C purchased a secondhand car from person A and signed a warranty disclaimer that the vehicle was sold as is. On the same day of purchase, problems with the car started. The person A tried to repair it but after few more efforts refused to do so. C received a vehicle history report from company CF according to which the car previously had been impaired in a mishap. There were also discrepancies in the odometer reading of the car. Therefore, the person C filed a suit against the person A for breaching the warranty.
To find: The effect of as is disclaimer on the purchase of car. The liability of A in the given case.
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