Whose duty is it to deliver the goods, and whose to accept and pay?
ASeller delivers; buyer accepts, pays
BBuyer delivers; seller accepts, pays
CCarrier delivers; seller pays
DBoth deliver to a bailee
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Seller delivers; buyer accepts, pays
Section 31 puts the duty to deliver on the seller and the duty to accept and pay on the buyer, in line with the contract.
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