Beck Inc, a Food Processing Company in Chicago, Placed a Phone

question 22

Multiple Choice

Beck Inc., a food processing company in Chicago, placed a phone order with Gary, a vineyard owner in California, for a certain quantity of perishable products. The shipping term was "CIF" with payment to be made on delivery. Gary contracted with a carrier to deliver the goods to Beck Inc. However, he neglected to ship the goods under refrigeration. The goods were loaded on a non-refrigerated boxcar and as a result the product was spoiled when it reached Chicago. Under these circumstances, _____.

• A) neither Gary nor Beck Inc. bears the risk of loss as the goods are insured
• B) Beck Inc. bears the risk of loss because, under a CIF shipment, the buyer has to bear all risks
• C) Beck Inc. bears the risk of loss as the contract did not mention that Gary will guarantee their delivery
• D) Gary bears the risk of loss because, under a CIF shipment, the seller bears the expense and the risk of loading the goods

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