Explanation

(a) Definition of a Contrat of sale : A contract of sale is an agreement whereby the seller transfers or agrees to transfer the right in the goods for an amount of money called the price.

(b) Content of a contract of sale

(i) Price:- The amount for which the goods are sold must be stated

(ii) Quality- Qualities must be stated where there are many types of the same goods, but the rule is caveat emptor - let the buyer beware.

(iii) Term of Payment: It must be stated whether it is cash and carry or on credit sales.

(iv) Means of Payment:- it should contain the payment method acceptable. credit cards cash money order, bank draft.

(v) Warranty:- TYhis is a guarantee from the seller to the buyer that the goods are in conformity with the quality staged.

(vi) Subject Matter: The item being sold must be stated so that the buyer can make himself available.

(viii) Quantity - This must be stated to show the quantity bought and the quantity to be delivered.

(ix) Packaging:-The type of packaging to be used should include the description of the goods.

(x) Delivery- How the goods are to be haded over to the buyer whether it should be actual, symbolic or constructive delivery. 
 

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