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Under section 2(4) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, which of the following documents are included within “document of title to goods”? 1. Warehouse keeper’s certificate 2. Railway receipt 3. Bill of…

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Under section 2(4) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, which of the following documents are included within “document of title to goods”?

1. Warehouse keeper’s certificate
2. Railway receipt
3. Bill of lading

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - 1, 2 and 3

Section 2(4) expressly includes a warehouse keeper’s certificate, railway receipt and bill of lading, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3. The statutory definition also includes other documents.

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