Buyer's Right to Inspect Goods Post-Delivery vs. Waiver of Defect Claims

The dispute arose from a contract for the sale of goods where the buyer refused to accept delivery, alleging that the goods were defective and did not conform to the contract, despite having been delivered on time and appearing outwardly compliant. The trial court found in favor of the seller, ruling that the buyer had waived the right to object to the quality of the goods by accepting them without immediate reservation upon delivery. The high court quashed this decision, reasoning that when a sale includes a clause allowing for a reasonable time to verify the quality after delivery, the buyer's acceptance at the time of unloading does not constitute a definitive waiver of the right to later claim defects that were not apparent upon mere visual inspection, especially if those defects render the goods unfit for their intended purpose.