Typically, the goods are in the custody of a carrier as "a third intermediate between the seller who has parted with, and the buyer who has not yet acquired actual possession."15 The essential element of stoppage in transit is that it must occur prior to actual physical possession of the goods being acquired by the ...

What are the rules regarding stoppage in transit?

The right of stoppage in transit means that an unpaid seller has the right to stop the goods while they are in transit, regain possession, and retain them till he receives the full price.

Under which circumstance may a seller stop delivery in transit?

Section 2-705 - Seller's stoppage of delivery in transit or otherwise (1) The seller may stop delivery of goods in the possession of a carrier or other bailee when he or she discovers the buyer to be insolvent (section 2-702 ) and may stop delivery of carload, truckload, planeload, or larger shipments of express or ...