Smith visited the showroom of the Cold Company,and verbally ordered a $800 refrigerator.The Cold Company verbally accepted the order,and later (the next day)sent Smith a duplicate purchase order for the appliance,along with a request that he sign and return one copy.Smith did not sign the order,and when the appliance was delivered,refused to take delivery.ABC sued Smith for breach of contract.
-The purchase order sent by ABC to Smith would defeat Smith's defence based upon the writing requirements in the Sale of Goods Act.

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The purchase order sent by ABC does not meet the writing requirements in the Sale of Goods Act as it was not signed by both parties. Verbal communication can also be considered as a contract, but in this case, since the purchase order was not signed, it does not hold legal grounds to defeat Smith's defense.

Smith Visited the Showroom of the Cold Company,and Verbally Ordered