Seller Liability for Latent Defects in Goods Sale

The case involved a dispute arising from a contract for the sale of goods where the buyer refused payment, alleging a defect in the delivered merchandise which was not immediately apparent upon receipt. The lower court had upheld the buyer's refusal based on the principle that the seller remains liable for hidden defects under the civil code, even if the buyer failed to perform a thorough inspection immediately. The highest court rejected the appeal, affirming that the trial court correctly applied the law by finding that the seller was responsible for latent defects that only manifested after delivery and initial acceptance, thereby validating the buyer's right to withhold payment or seek remedy for the non-conformity of the goods.