PPT: The Sale of Goods Act 1930-2 | Civil Law for Judiciary Exams PDF Download

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Suits for Breach of the 
Contract under Sale of Goods 
Act, 1930
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Suits for Breach of the 
Contract under Sale of Goods 
Act, 1930
Breach of the Contract
Suit for price
Legal action to recover payment when buyer fails to pay.
Damages for non-acceptance
Compensation when buyer refuses to accept goods.
Damages for non-delivery
Remedy when seller fails to deliver goods.
Specific performance
Court order requiring contract fulfillment for specific goods.
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Suits for Breach of the 
Contract under Sale of Goods 
Act, 1930
Breach of the Contract
Suit for price
Legal action to recover payment when buyer fails to pay.
Damages for non-acceptance
Compensation when buyer refuses to accept goods.
Damages for non-delivery
Remedy when seller fails to deliver goods.
Specific performance
Court order requiring contract fulfillment for specific goods.
Suit for Price
Property Transfer
Seller can sue if buyer fails 
to pay after property has 
passed.
Payment Due Date
Payment may be demanded 
if due on a specific date, 
regardless of delivery.
Possession Requirement
Legal action only possible after goods are in buyer's possession.
Case Example: In Colley v. Overseas Exporter, seller couldn't demand 
payment as goods hadn't moved into buyer's possession.
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Suits for Breach of the 
Contract under Sale of Goods 
Act, 1930
Breach of the Contract
Suit for price
Legal action to recover payment when buyer fails to pay.
Damages for non-acceptance
Compensation when buyer refuses to accept goods.
Damages for non-delivery
Remedy when seller fails to deliver goods.
Specific performance
Court order requiring contract fulfillment for specific goods.
Suit for Price
Property Transfer
Seller can sue if buyer fails 
to pay after property has 
passed.
Payment Due Date
Payment may be demanded 
if due on a specific date, 
regardless of delivery.
Possession Requirement
Legal action only possible after goods are in buyer's possession.
Case Example: In Colley v. Overseas Exporter, seller couldn't demand 
payment as goods hadn't moved into buyer's possession.
Damages for Non-Acceptance
Legal Basis
Seller can sue if 
buyer refuses to 
accept goods.
Compensation 
Principles
Based on Indian 
Contract Act 
sections 73 and 74.
Damage 
Assessment
Market price at 
breach time 
determines 
damages.
Case Example: In Suresh Kumar Rajendra Kumar v K Assan Koya & 
Sons, compensation was awarded based on selling price differences.
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Suits for Breach of the 
Contract under Sale of Goods 
Act, 1930
Breach of the Contract
Suit for price
Legal action to recover payment when buyer fails to pay.
Damages for non-acceptance
Compensation when buyer refuses to accept goods.
Damages for non-delivery
Remedy when seller fails to deliver goods.
Specific performance
Court order requiring contract fulfillment for specific goods.
Suit for Price
Property Transfer
Seller can sue if buyer fails 
to pay after property has 
passed.
Payment Due Date
Payment may be demanded 
if due on a specific date, 
regardless of delivery.
Possession Requirement
Legal action only possible after goods are in buyer's possession.
Case Example: In Colley v. Overseas Exporter, seller couldn't demand 
payment as goods hadn't moved into buyer's possession.
Damages for Non-Acceptance
Legal Basis
Seller can sue if 
buyer refuses to 
accept goods.
Compensation 
Principles
Based on Indian 
Contract Act 
sections 73 and 74.
Damage 
Assessment
Market price at 
breach time 
determines 
damages.
Case Example: In Suresh Kumar Rajendra Kumar v K Assan Koya & 
Sons, compensation was awarded based on selling price differences.
Damages for Non-Delivery
Buyer's Rights
If seller fails to deliver, buyer can sue for damages.
Buyer can claim the difference between contract price 
and market price at breach time.
Legal Remedies
Sue for non-delivery damages.
Seek refund if payment was made.
Failure to prove damages or serve notice can affect 
claims.