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If the bailee, without the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, and…

Section 156 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 governs an unauthorised mixture when the goods can be separated. Each party retains ownership of its goods, while the bailee…

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If the bailee, without the consent of the bailor, mixes the goods of the bailor with his own goods, and the goods can be separated or divided, the property in the goods remains in the parties respectively; but the bailee is bound to bear the expense of separation or division, and any damage arising from the mixture. – under which Section of the Indian Contract Act?

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Section 156 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 governs an unauthorised mixture when the goods can be separated. Each party retains ownership of its goods, while the bailee must bear the expense of separation and damage caused by the mixture.

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