His complaint is on
MARQUEZ, Defendant-Appellee. account of misrepresentation and fraud perpetrated by Marques in
G.R. No. L-20659 November 3, 1923 selling an electric light plant with a franchise when Marquez had
MALCOLM, J.: already given up his right to the franchise.
Tuason and his outfit were permitted to operate the company maxim caveat-"let the buyer beware.; the buyer assumes the risk
pursuant to a special license until a new franchise is obtained. that a product may fail to meet expectations or have defects; the
Subsequently, the Commissioner granted a new franchise with principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality
conditions, which amounted to a renovation of the entire plant. It and suitability of goods before a purchase is made.
was then that Tucson decided to file a complaint against Crisanto