If the lessee repudiates the contract while the goods are in the process of being transported to the lessor,the lessor has the ________.

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If the lessee repudiates the contract while the goods are in transit, the lessor has the right to stop delivery of goods in transit. This is because until the goods are delivered to the lessor, the lessee remains the owner of goods and has a right to terminate the lease contract. Hence, the lessor can stop the delivery and take possession of the goods until the dispute is resolved. The lessor cannot claim specific performance as it would require the lessee's consent, and the right to cure is not applicable in this situation. Replevin may be an option, but the right to stop delivery is a more appropriate remedy in this scenario.

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