Lickbarrow v. Mason
(1787) 2 TR 63 · King's Bench
Transfer of a bill of lading can pass the property in goods at sea and founds an exception to the rule that no one can give a better title than he has.
Unit IV · Law of Contract – II
Transfer of property and risk; nemo dat quod non habet
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 18–20 | Property in unascertained goods; goods in a deliverable state |
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 26 | Risk prima facie passes with property |
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 27–30 | Sale by person not the owner and exceptions to nemo dat |
Landmark cases
Folkes v. King
[1923] 1 KB 282 · Court of Appeal (England)
A mercantile agent in possession with the owner's consent can pass a good title to a buyer in good faith.