An owner represents to a buyer that a seller has authority to sell the owner's goods. The buyer relies…
Section 27 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 generally limits the buyer to the title the unauthorised seller has. An owner whose conduct precludes denial of the seller's…
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An owner represents to a buyer that a seller has authority to sell the owner's goods. The buyer relies on that representation. Under section 27 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, which exception may bind the owner to the sale?
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Correct answer A
Section 27 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 generally limits the buyer to the title the unauthorised seller has. An owner whose conduct precludes denial of the seller's authority can be bound by the sale through estoppel.
Option feedback
Option A
The owner's own conduct can prevent the owner from denying the seller's authority.
Option B
Section 28 addresses a joint owner with sole possession by permission of the co-owners. The facts describe a representation about authority.
Option C
Section 29 concerns a seller who obtained possession under a voidable contract that had yet to be rescinded.
Option D
Section 30(1) concerns a seller who remains in possession after a sale and deals with the goods or documents of title again.
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