Multiple choice

P agrees to sell and deliver to Y 300 quintals of Rice, but only 200 quintals are delivered. Y has the rice weighed and accepts the quintals sent. Y afterward objects that the whole of the 300 quintals of Rice was not delivered and he refuses to pay for 200 quintals. Is Y' s refusal to pay valid?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Partly Yes

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

When a buyer accepts a partial delivery of goods, they are generally obligated to pay for the goods received at the contract rate. Y has accepted the 200 quintals, so the refusal to pay for them is not valid.