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Under Section 26, where delivery has been delayed through the fault of one party, the goods are at the risk of:
AThe party in fault, as regards loss which might not have occurred but for the fault
BThe buyer always
CNeither party
DThe seller always
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The party in fault, as regards loss which might not have occurred but for the fault
Section 26's exception places the risk, for loss attributable to the delay, on the party whose fault caused the delayed delivery.
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