KKO 3225/2002
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Supreme Court rules delay interest on defective goods begins when buyer discovers the defect, not when it was delivered.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court ruled that delay interest on goods delivered with defects commences only when the buyer discovers the defect, not upon delivery. The buyer argued interest should start immediately, while the seller contended it began at delivery. The court held that the right to claim interest arises only after the buyer has knowledge of the breach, establishing the discovery date as the starting point.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedS. 100 of the Act on Limitation of Actions; Delay interest on defective goods commences when the buyer discovers the defect, not at the time of delivery.
Keywords
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delay interest commencement
defective goods liability
buyer discovery rule
contractual breach timing
consumer protection law
Cited Legislation
AI generateds. 100 of the Act on Limitation of Actions
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