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BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q4c – Sale of Goods

List situations where a seller without title can pass good title to a buyer.

Question

In sale of goods law, a buyer could acquire ownership of goods only if the seller had title to such goods.

Required:
State FIVE instances where a seller who has no title could pass a good title to the buyer in a sale of goods transaction.

Answer

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Tags: Buyer’s Rights, Good Title, Ownership Transfer, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2020

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Sale of Goods

Objective question identifying a type of sale where property is transferred immediately and unconditionally.

Question

12. A contract of sale of goods in which property in the goods is transferred immediately and unconditionally is a/an
A. Outright sale
B. Conditional sale
C. Credit sale
D. Hire purchase
E. Consumer sale

Answer

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Tags: Contract Types, Outright Sale, Property Transfer, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2020

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Sale of Goods

Identify the type of goods yet to be grown, manufactured, or acquired by the seller.

Question

The type of goods which is to be grown, manufactured, identified, and agreed upon or acquired by the seller after making the contract for the sale of goods is known as:

Answer

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Tags: Business Law, Future Goods, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Sale of Goods

Determine when the risk in goods transfers from seller to buyer in a sale of goods contract.

Question

In an agreement for the sale of goods, the risk remains with the seller until:

A. Sale is completed
B. Goods are inspected to the satisfaction of the buyer
C. Final payment is made by the buyer
D. Cost, insurance, and freight are paid for
E. Bill of lading is signed by the seller

Answer

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Tags: Business Law, Contracts, Risk, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: MAY 2012

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Sale of Goods

Identifying three classifications of goods under the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Explain THREE classifications of goods under the Sale of Goods Act.

Answer

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Tags: Future Goods, Sale of Goods, Specific Goods, Unascertained Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when goods identified at the time of the contract of sale are transferred.

Question

Goods identified and agreed upon at the time of contract of sale is …………………………

Answer

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Tags: Agreement to Sale, Sale of Goods, Transfer of Property
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Sale of Goods

Understanding when property passes in unascertained goods.

Question

Property will not pass in unascertained goods until the goods are ……………………………

Answer

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Tags: Sale of Goods, Transfer of Property, Unascertained Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q3 – Law of Contract

Understanding bailment in a sale agreement when property in goods may pass to the buyer.

Question

The bailment of goods in pursuance of an agreement under which the property in the goods will or may pass to the buyer is ……………………………..

Answer

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Tags: Bailment, Sale of Goods, Transfer of Property
Level: Level 1

Topic: Law of Contract
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Sale of Goods

Identify the legal maxim for the right of an unpaid seller.

Question

What is the legal maxim for the right of an unpaid seller of goods to retake and retain possession of the goods which are still on the way to the buyer?

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2012

BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Sale of Goods

Identify the description of existing goods.

Question

Which of the following is a description of existing goods?
A. Goods that existed before the contract of sale
B. Goods which the manufacturers had agreed to produce for the seller
C. Goods that the buyer had identified in the market
D. Goods owned or possessed by the seller at the time of sale
E. Goods which the government has classified as marketable

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of Goods
Series: NOV 2012

BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q2a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Explain the relationship between the parties under the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Mr. Bossman bought a Nissan diesel vehicle from Trans Africa Engineering and Motor Co. Ltd. However, when the vehicle broke down, Mr. Bossman did not go to the dealers for spare parts, but rather went to Messrs Jones Williams & Co., and through one of its directors, placed an order for the spare parts from Japan. The order was placed for the spare parts with TSS Co. Ltd, and by Telex, headed “we quote for Japan,” TSS Co Ltd, supplied Jones Williams & Co. with the requisite quotation, and that the spare parts would be delivered in three (3) months’ time. Mr. Bossman then got his foreign bankers to transfer the amount, being the cost of the spare parts to the bankers of Messrs Jones Williams & Co. Ltd, who in turn, paid the amount to the suppliers. When the spare parts were not forthcoming, Mr. Bossman sued Messrs Jones Williams & Co. for the return of his money, interest, and damages. Before the court case started, Mr. Bossman received the spare parts, and therefore had to abandon his claims.

Required:
a) Explain the following in terms of the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, 1962 (Act 137):
i) The relationship between Mr. Bossman and Messrs Jones Williams & Co. Ltd.
ii) The relationship between TSS Co. Ltd and Messrs Jones Williams & Co. Ltd.

Answer

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Tags: Agency, Contracts, Ghana, Sale of Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: NOV 2016

BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Azigipaa Ltd invited tenders for the purchase of a tanker, said to be lying off the Island Bebre, together with the oil it was said to contain. Tinda Oil Ltd submitted a tender for which Azigipaa Ltd accepted. Tinda Oil Ltd went through considerable trouble and expense to modify a ship that the company owned for salvage work, and also brought equipment and engaged a crew. There was no tanker anywhere near the Island as described by Azigipaa Ltd. Tinda Oil Ltd has decided to take action in court against Azigipaa Ltd.

Required:

i) In light of the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act, is Tinda Oil Ltd likely to succeed in its action? (5 marks)

ii) List TWO (2) fundamental obligations of a seller under the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1962, Act 137.

(4 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAR 2024

BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q5 – Agency, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Discusses the object of a sale of goods, legal advice for parties in a sale involving stolen property, and the duties of an agent.

Question

Yaa Konadu purchased a car from Kofi Apenteng. Two months later, it was discovered that the car was stolen property before it was acquired by Apenteng, and both parties were innocent. Konadu had to give back the car through the police. Apenteng had no title to pass on, so Konadu sued him for the refund of the whole of her money despite the fact that she had used the car for two months.

Required: a) Explain if the object of the sale of the car was met for either Yaa Konadu or Kofi Apenteng.
(4 marks)

b) Advise the parties.
(6 marks)

c) Explain FOUR (4) duties of an agent to his principal.
(10 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: MAY 2019

BCL – Nov 2018 – L1 – Q2c – Sale of Goods/high purchased

Determine when property in goods passes from the seller to the buyer in a sale of goods contract.

Question

In a contract of sale of goods, at what time will property in the goods pass from the seller to the buyer? (8 marks)

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Tags: Legal Ownership, Property Transfer, Sale of Goods, Unascertained Goods
Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: NOV 2018

BCL – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q6 – High purchase, Contract Law

Discuss the rules for transfer of risk in sale of goods and explain the concepts of liquidated damages and quantum meruit.

Question

a) State the essential rules concerning the transfer of risk in the sale of goods. (12 marks)

b) Explain the following:
i) Liquidated damages (4 marks)
ii) Quantum meruit (4 marks)

(Total: 20 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: NOV 2017

BCL – July 2023 – L1 – Q2a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Analyze the fitness for purpose in a sale of goods scenario and the seller's fundamental obligation under the Sale of Goods Act.

Question

Kofi Adabla visited the showroom of Car Dealers Ltd, a company that sells used vehicles. Kofi Adabla informed Car Dealers Ltd that he needed a vehicle that could withstand the rugged terrain. Kofi Adabla had his Mechanic with him. The salesman at the Car Dealers Ltd recommended a slightly used vehicle to Kofi Adabla. Kofi Adabla’s Mechanic did a thorough examination of the vehicle after which Kofi Adabla decided to buy the vehicle at a price of GH¢55,000.

Three months after Kofi Adabla bought the vehicle, it developed a mechanical fault which was promptly repaired by Car Dealers Ltd under the terms of sale, exhausting the warranty. Three months later, the vehicle developed another mechanical fault but Car Dealers Ltd refused to repair it. Kofi Adabla now threatens to sue.

Required:

i) Explain whether Kofi Adabla will succeed on a claim that the vehicle was not fit for the purpose for which it was acquired and that there was a breach of the conditions of sale. (5 marks)

ii) State the fundamental obligation of the seller under the Contract for Sale of Goods under the Sale of Goods Act, 1962 (Act 137). (5 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: JULY 2023

BCL – Dec2022 – Q2b – Sale of goods/hire purchase

Identify and explain issues in a contract of sale of goods involving government property.

Question

As part of efforts in catering for Ghanaians who were displaced by the Russian war on Ukraine, the Government of Ghana erected tents in Poland. These tents are no longer in use because all Ghanaians were evacuated back to Ghana. As a result, the Government set up a disposal board to sell these tents. The board agreed to sell the tents to Dominika who left an amount of GH¢10,000,000 as a security deposit for her purchases. According to the written agreement between the disposal board and Dominika, the price for the tents and the dates on which payment was to be made were to be agreed between the parties as and when the tents became available. In July 2022, a new disposal board took over and refused to sell the tents to Dominika. They stated that they no longer considered themselves bound by the contract.

Required:
Identify FOUR (4) issues in the contract of sale of goods in the above scenario. (8 marks)

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Sale of goods/hire purchase
Series: DEC 2022

Question Tag: Sale of Goods

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Sale of Goods

Identify the type of goods yet to be grown, manufactured, or acquired by the seller.

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BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Sale of Goods

Determine when the risk in goods transfers from seller to buyer in a sale of goods contract.

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BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q3a – Sale of Goods

Identifying three classifications of goods under the Sale of Goods Act.

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Understanding when goods identified at the time of the contract of sale are transferred.

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Understanding when property passes in unascertained goods.

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Understanding bailment in a sale agreement when property in goods may pass to the buyer.

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Sale of Goods

Identify the legal maxim for the right of an unpaid seller.

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BL – Nov 2012 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Sale of Goods

Identify the description of existing goods.

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BCL – Nov 2016 – L1 – Q2a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Explain the relationship between the parties under the Sale of Goods Act.

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BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q2b – Contract Law, Sale of goods/hire purchase

Evaluate whether Tinda Oil Ltd. can succeed in a court action against Azigipaa Ltd. based on the provisions of the Sale of Goods Act.

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BCL – May 2019 – L1 – Q5 – Agency, Sale of goods/hire purchase

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BCL – Nov 2018 – L1 – Q2c – Sale of Goods/high purchased

Determine when property in goods passes from the seller to the buyer in a sale of goods contract.

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BCL – Nov 2017 – L1 – Q6 – High purchase, Contract Law

Discuss the rules for transfer of risk in sale of goods and explain the concepts of liquidated damages and quantum meruit.

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BCL – July 2023 – L1 – Q2a – Sale of Goods/Hire Purchase

Analyze the fitness for purpose in a sale of goods scenario and the seller's fundamental obligation under the Sale of Goods Act.

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