Section 17: Property passes when intended to pass.

Sale of Goods Act 1979 · 1979 c.54

Part III: Effects of the Contract

17(1)

Where there is a contract for the sale of specific or ascertained goods the property in them is transferred to the buyer at such time as the parties to the contract intend it to be transferred.

17(2)

For the purpose of ascertaining the intention of the parties regard shall be had to the terms of the contract, the conduct of the parties and the circumstances of the case.

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