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What does "Nemo dat quod non habet" mean in the context of the Sale of Goods Act?

Nemo dat quod non habet means that a person cannot transfer a better title than they possess. Section 27 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 embodies this general principle,…

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What does "Nemo dat quod non habet" mean in the context of the Sale of Goods Act?

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Nemo dat quod non habet means that a person cannot transfer a better title than they possess. Section 27 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 embodies this general principle, subject to statutory exceptions.

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