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Recently Ahmed's washing machine broke down and wants to buy a new one. He goes to STO Home Improvement and asks the shop floor manager
Recently Ahmed's washing machine broke down and wants to buy a new one. He goes to STO Home Improvement and asks the shop floor manager Ali for advice. Ahmed says that since he is a very busy person, he needs a machine that has a quick wash cycle and can heat water to 60-degree Celsius. Ali recommended Samsung SR 200 machine because it completes a wash cycle in just 35 minutes using 60-degree heated water. The machine is delivered later that day. When Ahmed started using the machine, he found out that at 60-degree hot water, the machine requires 1 hour to complete a wash cycle. After 1 week of using the machine, it heated up during washing and caught fire. The clothes in the machine were completely destroyed. When Ahmed contacts STO Home Improvement, for a refund of the purchasing price, they informed Ahmed that the contract he signed when taking delivery of the machine included a clause stating: 'All conditions relating to the quality or condition of the product are hereby excluded. The seller accepts no liability in respect of any statements made before the contract unless such statements have been put in writing.' Ahmed has approached you for legal advice. Advice Ahmed.
Need answer in IRAC format concerning Sales of Goods Act, and if Ahmed could recover his damages even if the exclusion clause is included in the contract. also under which section of the SOGA Ahmed can claim for the damages.
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