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KRS 355.2-316: Exclusion or modification of warranties.

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    (1) Words or conduct relevant to the creation of an express warranty and words or

    conduct tending to negate or limit warranty shall be construed wherever reasonable

    as consistent with each other; but subject to the provisions of this article on parol or

    extrinsic evidence (KRS 355.2 -202) negation or limitation is inoperative to the

    extent that such construction is unreasonable.

    (2) Subject to subsection (3), to exclude or modify the implied warranty of

    merchantability or any part of it the language must mention merchantability and in

    case of a writing must be conspicuous, and to exclude or modify any implied

    warranty of fitness the exclusion must be by a writing and conspicuous. Language

    to exclude all implied warranties of fitness is sufficient if it states, fo r example, that

    "There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof."

    (3) Notwithstanding subsection (2)

    (a) unless the circumstances indicate otherwise, all implied warranties are

    excluded by expressions like "as is," "with all faults" or other language which

    in common understanding calls the buyer's attention to the exclusion of

    warranties and makes plain that there is no implied warranty; and

    (b) when the buyer before entering into the contract has examined the goods or

    the sample or model as fully as he desired or has refused to examine the goods

    there is no implied warranty with regard to defects which an examination

    ought in the circumstances to have revealed to him; and

    (c) an implied warranty can also be excluded or modifi ed by course of dealing or

    course of performance or usage of trade; and

    (d) with respect to the sale of bovine, porcine, ovine, and equine animals, or

    poultry there shall be no implied warranty that the animals are free from

    disease or sickness. This exemption shall not apply when the seller knowingly

    sells animals which are diseased or sick.

    (4) Remedies for breach of warranty can be limited in accordance with the provisions

    of this article on liquidation or limitation of damages and on contractual

    modification of remedy (KRS 355.2-718 and 355.2-719).

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