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Under the general rule in section 51(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, when does transit end for the…

Taking delivery from the carrier or other bailee by the buyer or authorized agent ends transit under the general rule.

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Under the general rule in section 51(1) of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, when does transit end for the unpaid seller’s right of stoppage?

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Taking delivery from the carrier or other bailee by the buyer or authorized agent ends transit under the general rule.

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Option A

Delivery to a carrier or other bailee for transmission starts transit under section 51(1).

Option B

Arrival alone is insufficient. Under section 51(3), transit can end after arrival when the carrier acknowledges holding the goods for the buyer and continues to do so.

Option C

Taking delivery from the carrier or other bailee by the buyer or authorized agent ends transit under the general rule.

Option D

Sending an invoice is not an event that ends transit under section 51.

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