The Act contains 66 Sections divided into VII chapters. Chapter I comprising Sections 1 to 3 contains preliminary aspects i.e. Short title, Definitions and Application of the Act. Chapter II containing Section 4 to 17 deals with the provisions relating to the formation of the contract of sale. Chapter III containing Sections 18 to 30 deals with effect of the contract with regard to transfer of property as between seller and buyer.
Chapter IV containing Sections 31 to 44 lays down the provisions relating to performance of the contract. The fourth chapter is the keystone of the whole Act. This chapter enunciates the consensual nature of the contract and this is confirmed by Section 62 of the Act which says that “where any right, duty or liability would arise under a contract of sale by implication of law”, it may be negatived or varied by express agreement or by the course of dealing between the parties, or by usage, if the usage be such as to bind both the parties to the contract.
Chapter V containing Sections 45 to 54 deals with rights of the unpaid seller against the goods. Chapter VI containing Sections 55 to 61 makes provisions for suits for breach of the contract and finally Chapter VII comprising Sections 62 to 66 contains auction sale and miscellaneous provisions.
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