Disposal of Uncollected Goods in United Kingdom

Definition of Disposal of Uncollected Goods

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Disposal of Uncollected Goods : The sale by a bailee of goods in his possession or under his control when the bailor is in breach of an obligation to collect them (See bailment). When the original contract does not require the bailor to collect the goods, the bailee may, by giving notice, impose such an obligation. The relevant statutory provisions in the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 lay down conditions relating to the giving of notice of the bailee’s intention to sell, allowing the bailor a reasonable opportunity to collect. The bailee should adopt the best method of sale available and must account to the bailor for the proceeds of sale less any sum due before he gave notice of intention to sell. There is provision for a bailee to have a sale authorized by a court.