What Is the Essential Element in Determining Who Bears the Risk

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the essential element in determining who bears the risk of loss of goods?

• A)The party producing the goods bears the risk of loss.
• B)Risk of loss follows the cash in a transaction.
• C)Contracts attempting to shift the risk of loss are void due to illegality.
• D)The party with control over the goods bears the risk of loss.

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