1. If the purchaser takes possession of the subject matter of the sale before paying the due price, in the presence of the seller and without objection on their part, this shall be deemed consent to delivery. 2. If the purchaser takes possession of the subject matter of the sale before paying the due price, without the seller's consent, the seller may recover the subject matter of the sale. If the subject matter of the sale perishes or becomes defective while in the purchaser's possession, they shall be deemed to have taken delivery, and the seller may recover the price and claim compensation from the purchaser, where applicable.
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