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Loss

and include every kind of loss to the owner of the goods--whether it is the whole of the consignment which is not delivered or part of the consignment which is not delivered and whether such non-delivery of

In transit

and unless otherwise previously determined-- (a) transit commences as soon as the railway receipt is issued or the consignment is loaded, whichever is earlier; (b) transit terminates on the expiry of the free time allowed for unloading

Mercantile agent

having in the customary course of his business as such agent authority either to sell goods or to consign goods for the purpose of sale, or to buy goods or to raise money on the security of

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lien

that is available in equity to prevent unjust enrichment factor's lien : a lien against property held on consignment by a factor conferring the right to retain possession of the property until payment of the amount due

invoice

usually specifying the price of goods or services and the terms of sale : bill 2 : a consignment of merchandise

bailment

may also be express or implied. Contracts for the lease of a car, for sale of goods on consignment, and for the transport of goods are examples of bailments. bailment for hire : a bailment that either

Packed parcels

Packed parcels, the name for a consignment of goods, consisting of one large parcel made up of several small ones (each bearing a different address)

Factor

is often called a commission-merchant or consignee; and the goods received by him for sale are called a consignment. He is a home factor when he resides in the same state or country with his principal, and

Export

Export, includes the taking or sending out of goods by land, sea or air, on consignment or by way of sale, lease, hire-purchase, or under any other arrangement by whatever name called, and in

Commission merchant

often called a commission merchant or consignee; and the goods received by him for sale are called a consignment, Story's Agency, 28.

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