Rosellini,who runs a house painting business,asked Fellini,who sells paint: 'What exterior house paint will protect a timber house for at least 12 years?' 'The Dura- ultimate range will do the job,' replied Fellini.Rosellini bought a large quantity of Dura- ultimate from Fellini and used it on his customers' houses.Now his customers are complaining that paint begins peeling eight years after it was applied.Which of the following statements best sums up Fellinni's legal position under the Sale of Goods Act?

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The implied condition of fitness for purpose applies when the buyer relies on the seller's skill or judgement in choosing the product, as in this case where Rosellini asked Fellini for advice on which paint to use. As the paint did not last for the specified length of time, it can be argued that it was not fit for its intended purpose and Fellini may have breached this implied condition.

Rosellini,who Runs a House Painting Business,asked Fellini,who Sells Paint: 'What