Multiple choice

Where the goods are delivered to a carrier or wharfinger for the purpose of transmission to the buyer, the delivery is

  1. invalid and ineffective

  2. valid and effective

  3. conditional

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When goods are delivered to a carrier or wharfinger specifically for transmission to the buyer, this constitutes valid and effective delivery under the doctrine of attornment. The carrier/wharfinger is deemed the buyer's agent for this purpose.