The concepts underlying the acquisition, reservation and loss of title to goods are complex. Yet a grasp of these is vitally important, particularly when one of the parties becomes insolvent.Helping you understand rights to ownership, this book is a concise, lucid and evaluative explanation of the law relating to acquisition and loss of proprietary rights under contracts of sale, exploring the concepts of ownership, possession and sales.This book covers the forms of acquisition of a wide range of assets. Dedicated chapters discuss the concept of acquiring title to goods directly and the concept and procedure of buying through an agent for both local and international sales. Included in each chapter is a thorough analysis of the procedure of acquisition and common pitfalls so you are prepared for any eventuality and have the tools you need to overcome it.Reservation of title, mixing of goods and tracing are considered in depth, as is the continued importance and affect of the transfer of bills of lading.Goode on Proprietary rights and Insolvency in Sales Transactions outlines the legal principles underlying the acquisition of title to complex materials such as oil, gas, minerals and precious metals.