Commercial Law: Sale of Goods - University of Wolverhampton

Sample Questions1 Ali agreed to buy Ben’s car provided Ben made certain modifications to the car’s engine. Benagreed and Ali gave Ben a deposit of 10 per cent of the price.Ben made the modifications but, before he could inform Ali, the car was destroyed in a fire at Ben’sgarage.Ben, who was uninsured, is demanding that Ali pay the agreed price for the car. Ali refuses todo this. He is demanding the return of his deposit and is threatening to sue Ben for non-delivery ofthe vehicle.Advise the parties.(Wolverhampton LLB by Distance Learning, June 2001, Question 4.)2 Tim, a computer manufacturer, had 500 computers in stock. Realising that his business wasin financial difficulties, Tim sold 200 computers to Arun, 200 to Ben and 600 to Carl. None of thebuyers were aware that Tim’s stock was limited and all paid Tim cash in advance of delivery.Before any of the computers had been delivered, Tim’s business became insolvent and a receiverwas appointed. Arun, Ben and Carl are all claiming the computers they had bought from thereceiver.Explaining the rules relating to the passing of property in unascertained goods, advise the receiver.(Wolverhampton LLB by Distance Learning, September 2001, Question 3.)