BL – May 2023 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Sale of Goods

Identify the correct term for the seller's wrongful refusal to release possession of goods to the buyer.

Question

In a sale of goods, the wrongful refusal of the seller to release possession of goods to the buyer is called:

A. Retinue
B. Seizure
C. Impoundment
D. Detinue
E. Stoppage

Answer

Explanation:
Option D is correct because “Detinue” refers to the unlawful retention of goods that rightfully belong to another. It is the act of withholding goods or property that have been demanded by the owner. In the context of a sale of goods, it refers to the wrongful refusal by the seller to release possession of the goods to the buyer, despite the buyer having a right to them.

Tags: Buyer’s Rights, Detinue, Sale of Goods, Wrongful Refusal
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: MAY 2023

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