Bill needs some hiking boots that will protect his feet from sub-zero temperatures for extended periods because he will be traveling to the Arctic Circle. He visits a local Outdoors shop and asks the salesperson to recommend the best boots for these conditions. The sales
Person selects a specific brand and hands it to Bill, who purchased the boots. Unfortunately, on his expedition, his feet were badly frostbitten. Which warranty was breached?

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Bill needs some hiking boots that will protect his feet from sub-zero temperatures for extended periods because he will be traveling to the Arctic Circle. He visits a local Outdoors shop and asks the salesperson to recommend the best boots for these conditions. The sales
Person selects a specific brand and hands it to Bill, who purchased the boots. Unfortunately, on his expedition, his feet were badly frostbitten. Which warranty was breached?​

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The implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose was breached because Bill relied on the salesperson's expertise to select boots suitable for sub-zero temperatures, and the boots failed to protect his feet as expected in those specific conditions.

Bill Needs Some Hiking Boots That Will Protect His Feet