Oregon Statutes - Chapter 72A - Leases - Section 72A.2120 - Implied warranty of merchantability.

(1) Except in a finance lease, a warranty that the goods will be merchantable is implied in a lease contract if the lessor is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind.

(2) Goods to be merchantable must at least:

(a) Pass without objection in the trade under the description in the lease agreement;

(b) In the case of fungible goods, be of fair average quality within the description;

(c) Be fit for the ordinary purposes for which goods of that type are used;

(d) Run, within the variation permitted by the lease agreement, of even kind, quality and quantity within each unit and among all units involved;

(e) Be adequately contained, packaged and labeled as the lease agreement may require; and

(f) Conform to any promises or affirmations of fact made on the container or label.

(3) Other implied warranties may arise from course of dealing or usage of trade. [1989 c.676 §21]

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