Question 64
Purchase and Sale of GoodsIn a hire purchase contract the customer becomes the legal owner of the goods by
- A.taking possession of goods
- B.paying the first instalment
- C.paying the last instalment
- D.paying monthly hire charges
- E.paying half the purchase price.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (paying the last instalment)
Explanation
Under hire purchase, ownership passes only when the last instalment is paid.