Which of the following is true regarding the risk of loss at the time the goods were damaged?
A) The risk of loss was with the furniture store.
B) The risk of loss was with Ralph.
C) The risk of loss was split 50-50 between Ralph and the furniture store.
D) The risk of loss was with Ralph only if the driver is determined to be an agent of the furniture store.
E) The risk of loss was with the furniture store only if the driver is determined to be an agent of the furniture store.

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If the shipment contract is an origin contract (if the contract is vague or ambiguous, an origin contract will be presumed), the title passes to the buyer when the goods are turned over by the seller to the common carrier. The risk of loss in either situation-origin or destination contract-transfers from the seller to the buyer simultaneously with the title.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Risk of Loss