Section 20 Sale of Goods Act, 1930 Explained: Effect of disclosure of principal's name | Nyaya

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What does Section 20 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 say?

Section 20 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, provides that if an agent discloses the name of his principal, the agent is not personally liable on the contract. The section further provides that if the agent has already incurred personal liability on the contract, the disclosure of the principal's name does not affect the agent's liability. The Supreme Court of India has held that if an agent discloses the name of his principal, the agent is not personally liable on the contract, unless the agent has already incurred personal liability on the contract (State of Madras v. M. & M. Asbestos Products, (1964) 2 SCR 703).

Indian StandardSection 20, Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Bluebook (21st ed.)Sale of Goods Act, 1930, § 20 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 20 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930

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What is Section 20 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930?

Section 20 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale of Goods Act, 1930) defines and regulates "Effect of disclosure of principal's name". The section states: Section 20 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, provides that if an agent discloses the name of his principal, the agent is not personally liable on the contract. The section further pr...

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