P.Y. Gounder v. Palaniappa Chettiar
AIR 1953 Mad 724 · Madras High Court
The unpaid seller's lien and right of stoppage in transit exist only so long as property has passed and the price remains unpaid.
Unit IV · Law of Contract – II
Unpaid seller's rights
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 | 45–46 | Unpaid seller defined and rights against the goods |
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 47–49 | Lien of unpaid seller |
| Sale of Goods Act, 1930 | 50–54 | Stoppage in transit, re-sale and rescission |
Landmark cases
Ward v. Bignall
[1967] 1 QB 534 · Court of Appeal (England)
A seller who re-sells after giving notice may recover any deficiency as damages, but a premature re-sale may itself be a breach.