Section 33 of The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Delivery of goods sold may be made by doing anything which the parties agree shall be treated as delivery or which has the effect of putting the goods in the possession of the buyer or of any person authorised to hold them on his behalf.
Summary
- Delivery is defined as the voluntary transfer of the physical control of goods from one person to another.
- Parties can agree on any specific action to be treated as delivery under the contract.
- An act counts as delivery if it results in the buyer getting possession of the goods.
- Delivery can also happen if the goods are put into the hands of someone authorized to hold them for the buyer.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the legal definition of delivery in the Sale of Goods Act?
Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, defines delivery as anything the parties agree on or any act that puts the goods in the buyer's possession.
2. Can delivery happen without moving the goods under Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act?
Yes, Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, allows delivery to be made by any act that the parties agree will be treated as delivery, such as handing over warehouse keys.
3. If my assistant picks up my order, has delivery happened under the Sale of Goods Act?
Yes, Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, states that putting goods in the possession of any person authorized to hold them on your behalf counts as delivery.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, what makes a transfer of possession count as delivery?
Q2.According to Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, how can parties determine what counts as delivery?
Q3.Under Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930, delivery occurs when goods are put in the possession of the buyer or which other person?
Q4.Which of these acts would qualify as delivery under Section 33 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930?