Explain the rule relating to the passing of property in specific or ascertained goods under Section 19 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. How is the…
CA Foundation · Business Laws · RTP · January 2026
Explain the rule relating to the passing of property in specific or ascertained goods under Section 19 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930. How is the intention of the parties as to the passing of property ascertained?
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Property (Specific or ascertained goods) passes when intended to pass (Section 19 of the Sale of Goods Act,1930): Where there is a contract for the sale of specific or ascertained goods, the property in them is transferred to the buyer at such time as the parties to the contract intend it to be transferred. [sub-section (1) ] For the purpose of ascertaining the intention of the parties, regard shall be had to the terms of the contract, the conduct of the parties and the circumstances of the case. [sub-section (2) ] Unless a different intention appears, the rules contained in Sections20to 24 are rules for ascertaining the intention of the parties as to the time at which the property in the goods is to pass to the buyer. [sub-section (3) ]
Topics: The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
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