Northern Grain Warehouse Co. v. Northwest Trading Co.

Citations

• 117 Wash. 422
• 201 P. 903
• 1921 Wash. LEXIS 892

Syllabus

<p>Sales (88) — Operation and Effect — When Title Passes — Delivery to Carrier. A c.i.f. contract, although the term may be used in connection with the price of the commodities' sold, is one passing title to the buyer on delivery of the commodities to the carrier, and he cannot hold the seller liable for injuries to the goods in transit.</p> <p>Same (88) — Shipping Documents — Delivery of Bill of Lading. Delivery of shipping documents and insurance policies covering a shipment of goods under a c.i.f. contract need not be made until a reasonable time after shipment, in order to complete the transaction.</p> <p>Same (88) —Delivery to Carrier — Ownership of Goods — Purchase and Resale by Vendor. The fact that a trading company is not the owner of goods at the time of sale, but fills the order by purchase in a foreign market, will not affect the question of the passing of title to the buyer from the trading company as of the date of delivery to the carrier.</p>