Multiple choice

When the carrier is holding goods as the seller's agent, the seller has lien on the goods.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partly true

  4. Cannot say

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When the carrier holds goods as the seller's agent (rather than the buyer's), the unpaid seller's lien extends to goods in transit. The seller retains the right to stop goods in transit and recover possession because the carrier is deemed to act for the seller.