alleryStart learning →The seller hands goods to a carrier for the buyer. Prima facie effect?
AIt is delivery to the buyer
BA mere offer to deliver
CIt makes the carrier owner
DIt is no delivery at all
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is delivery to the buyer
Section 39(1) treats delivery to a carrier for transmission to the buyer as prima facie delivery to the buyer.
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