A seller is obligated to deliver goods as per the ___ of the contract.

Terms

True or False: Under the Sale of Goods Act, the buyer is responsible for requesting delivery of the goods.

True

Define constructive delivery in the context of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930.

Constructive delivery changes legal status.

• Seller acts on buyer's behalf.

• Legal ownership transfers effectively.

• No actual goods transfer needed.

What are the implications of partial delivery as outlined in Section 34 of the Sale of Goods Act?

Partial delivery may transfer ownership only if it is part of a whole delivery; otherwise, ownership does not transfer for the remaining goods.

True or False: If a seller delivers more goods than contracted, the buyer must accept the entire delivery.

False. The buyer can accept the contracted quantity and reject the surplus.

What does Section 39 of the Sale of Goods Act state regarding delivery to a carrier?

It states that delivering goods to a carrier is considered delivery to the buyer unless the seller reserves the right of disposal.

Fill in the blank: According to Section 32, payment and delivery are ___ conditions.

Concurrent

Explain the concept of instalment delivery under the Sale of Goods Act.

Instalment delivery allows goods to be delivered in parts as per agreement, but breaches can be assessed based on the terms of the contract.

True or False: The seller is liable for deterioration of goods during transit if they were delivered to a distant location.

False. The seller is not liable for deterioration inherent to the journey.

What is the buyer's obligation if the contract is silent on the time of delivery?

The buyer must be prepared to pay upon delivery, and the seller must be ready to deliver the goods upon payment.

Fill in the blank: The seller must notify the buyer to enable ___ during sea transit if necessary.

Insurance

What happens when goods are delivered in a quantity less than agreed upon?

The buyer has the right to either accept the delivery or reject the goods.

True or False: Symbolic delivery involves the physical transfer of goods.

False. Symbolic delivery involves transferring symbols representing the goods, not the goods themselves.