Joe ordered goods from Mike to be delivered to Joe under the term “delivery to buyer”. Mike shipped the goods with Federal Implied, that reliable common carrier. Federal’s truck was hijacked and the goods were never delivered. Joe refused to pay Mike. Mike sued Joe for breach of contract. Joe defended on the grounds that he was not liable for the goods, that only the common carrier was liable. Decide
In this instance we need to look at three important points
When we consider the three key elements,
Considering the above points, Joe is not legally liable for paying, as he is not the owner for the goods until it reaches his premises. Mike does not have right to sue Joe as he was still the owner as the goods were never delivered. Even Federal implied is not responsible for damage of goods as it was An act of the public enemies. The entire damages to goods will be the responsibility of Mike and he has to bare the loss.
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