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Step-Saver Data Systems v. Wyse (1990)

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Step-Saver Data Systems v. Wyse (1990)
Court U.S.D.C., Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Citation 752 F. Supp. 181 (1990)
Date decided August 27, 1990
Overturned by
Step-Saver Data Systems v. Wyse (1991)

Procedural History

Step-Saver loses in the district court.

Issues

Whether a seller ("Wyse": Wyse & TSL) is liable for warranty of fitness when they do not know the particular purpose for which buyer ("Step-Saver) intends to use the goods.

Reasons

The seller must have reason to know the buyer’s particular purpose.

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