Theory question 110
Purchase and Sale of GoodsCommerce 2 (essay, answer five questions only)
Describe the following documents and state one use of each
(a) consignment note;
(b) bill of sight;
(c) catalogue;
(d) manifest;
(e) waybill
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(a) Consignment note – document that goes with goods handed to a carrier, giving details of goods, sender and receiver; used to tell the carrier what to deliver and to whom.
(b) Bill of sight – provisional customs declaration by an importer who cannot fully describe his goods; used to allow customs to examine the goods before full entry.
(c) Catalogue – illustrated booklet listing a seller's goods with descriptions and prices; used by buyers to choose goods (e.g. mail order).
(d) Manifest – list of all cargo (and passengers) on a ship or aircraft; used by customs to check goods landed.
(e) Waybill – document issued by a carrier (road, rail or air) listing goods carried; used as a receipt and guide for delivery (air waybill for air freight).
Describe each document and give one use.