alleryStart learning →Delay in delivery, caused by one party's fault, leads to a loss. Who bears it?
AThe seller bears it
BThe carrier bears it
CThe party in fault
DThe insurer bears it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The party in fault
The proviso to section 26 puts the loss on the party in fault when delay in delivery caused a loss that would not otherwise have occurred.
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