Question 14
Purchase and Sale of GoodsIn a hire purchase agreement:
I. Ownership passes to the buyer on payment of the final instalment
II. The buyer can use the goods immediately
III. The seller can repossess goods if instalments are not paid
IV. The goods become the buyer's property from the first payment
- A.I and IV only
- B.I, II and III only
- C.II and IV only
- D.All of the above
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (I, II and III only)
Explanation
The hirer uses the goods at once but owns them only after the last instalment, and the seller may repossess on default.