Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Section 38

Delivery to wharfinger

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Provision: Section 38 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Act: Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Classification: commercial
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 38 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 say?

Section 38 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states: 'Where the goods are to be delivered to a wharfinger, the seller's duty is to deliver the goods into the custody of the wharfinger, and the buyer's duty is to take delivery of the goods within a reasonable time after they have been so delivered.' This section deals with the delivery of goods to a wharfinger, where the seller's duty is to deliver the goods into the custody of the wharfinger, and the buyer's duty is to take delivery within a reasonable time. The section emphasizes the importance of the wharfinger's role in the delivery process.

Indian StandardSection 38, Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Bluebook (21st ed.)Sale of Goods Act, 1930, § 38 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 38 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930

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Common Questions about Section 38 Sale of Goods Act, 1930

What is Section 38 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930?

Section 38 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale of Goods Act, 1930) defines and regulates "Delivery to wharfinger". The section states: Section 38 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states: 'Where the goods are to be delivered to a wharfinger, the seller's duty is to deliver the goods into the custody of the wharfinge...

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