Under the general rule in section 51(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, when does transit end after…
For the unpaid seller's stoppage right, section 51(1) ordinarily measures transit from handover to the carrier or bailee for transmission until the buyer or authorized agent…
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Under the general rule in section 51(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, when does transit end after goods have been delivered to a carrier or other bailee for transmission to the buyer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
For the unpaid seller's stoppage right, section 51(1) ordinarily measures transit from handover to the carrier or bailee for transmission until the buyer or authorized agent takes delivery.
The Act provides separately for special cases, including the carrier or bailee's acknowledgment after the goods reach the appointed destination.
Option feedback
Option A
The buyer or an agent authorized for that purpose may take delivery to end transit under subsection (1).
Option B
An authorized agent's taking of delivery can end transit without a separate delivery to the buyer.
Option C
A message from the buyer or agent is not the taking of delivery specified in subsection (1).
Option D
Handover for transmission is generally the start of transit under this subsection.
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