Under the rule of caveat emptor, the producer of a defective product that caused injury to a consumer was:

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Under the rule of caveat emptor, which translates to "let the buyer beware," the producer was not held liable for defects in a product unless there was a direct contractual relationship with the injured party. This principle placed the onus on buyers to inspect goods before purchase and limited the liability of producers and sellers.

Under the Rule of Caveat Emptor, the Producer of a Defective