Distinction between Right of Lien and Right of Stoppage in Transit
(i) The essence of a right of lien is to retain possession whereas the right of stoppage in transit is right to regain possession.
(ii) Seller should be in possession of goods under lien while in stoppage in transit (i) seller should have parted with the possession (ii) possession should be with a carrier, & (iii) buyer has not acquired the possession.
(iii) Right of lien can be exercised even when the buyer is not insolvent but it is not the case with right of stoppage in transit.
(iv) Right of stoppage in transit begins when the right of lien ends. Thus the end of the right of lien is the starting point of the right of stoppage in transit.
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