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KKO 3225/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court rules delay interest on defective goods begins when buyer discovers the defect, not when it was delivered.

Case Number KKO 3225/2002
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The 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

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S. 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

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s. 100 of the Act on Limitation of Actions
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Kysymys irtaimen kaupassa tavaran virheeseen perustuvalle vahingonkorvaukselle maksettavan viivästyskoron alkamisajankohdasta.