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Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Section 37

Delivery to carrier

Quick Answer Reference: Section 37 Sale of Goods Act, 1930

  • Provision: Section 37 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Act: Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Classification: commercial
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 37 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 say?

Section 37 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states: 'Where, in pursuance of a contract of sale, the seller is bound to deliver the goods to the buyer by sending them to him, but has not named a specific carrier, the seller may, in the absence of any express or implied agreement to the contrary, deliver the goods to any carrier whose route includes the buyer's destination, on such terms as to the mode of transit, and as to the time of starting and arrival, as may be reasonable having regard to the nature of the goods and the other circumstances of the case.' This section deals with the delivery of goods to a carrier, where the seller is bound to send the goods to the buyer but has not specified a particular carrier. The section provides that the seller can deliver the goods to any carrier whose route includes the buyer's destination, on reasonable terms.

Indian StandardSection 37, Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Bluebook (21st ed.)Sale of Goods Act, 1930, § 37 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 37 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930
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What is Section 37 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930?

Section 37 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale of Goods Act, 1930) defines and regulates "Delivery to carrier". The section states: Section 37 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states: 'Where, in pursuance of a contract of sale, the seller is bound to deliver the goods to the buyer by sending them to him, but has...

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