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Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Section 41

Termination of contract to sell unascertained goods

Quick Answer Reference: Section 41 Sale of Goods Act, 1930

  • Provision: Section 41 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Act: Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Classification: commercial
  • Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 41 of Sale of Goods Act, 1930 say?

Section 41 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states that 'where there is a contract for the sale of unascertained goods, the seller must ascertain the goods by words or conduct with the assent of the buyer, either express or implied. Until the goods are ascertained, the contract to sell may be treated as a contract to sell unascertained goods, and the provisions of this Act relating to such contracts shall apply.' This implies that the seller has the duty to identify the specific goods that are the subject of the sale, with the buyer's consent, before the contract can be considered complete. The section further explains that until such ascertainment, the contract remains one for the sale of unascertained goods, subject to the relevant provisions of the Act.

Indian StandardSection 41, Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Bluebook (21st ed.)Sale of Goods Act, 1930, § 41 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 41 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930
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Section 41 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale of Goods Act, 1930) defines and regulates "Termination of contract to sell unascertained goods". The section states: Section 41 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states that 'where there is a contract for the sale of unascertained goods, the seller must ascertain the goods by words or conduct with ...

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