Question

B is known in the trade as a trader and merchant of soybeans. A entrusts a load of soybeans to B for storage in B's warehouse. Secretly, B delivers the goods to an ocean carrier in return for a bill of lading. B then sells the document covering a shipment of soybeans to C, who has purchased soybeans from B in the past. C pays for the document through its bank. B absconds with the money. In this case:________.
A) B is guilty of a crime under the Uniform Commercial Code.B) C is probably not a good faith purchaser.C) C takes paramount title.D) B and the carrier are liable for a conspiracy to commit fraud.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The Paramount title is a title that is better or stronger than another. The Paramount title is a title that is bigger than any other claim of title. If C takes Paramount title, in property law this means that the original title or ownership is superior or stronger than the one with which it is compared to.