The difference between a factor and a broker is that the former

A.

is licensed to sell goods on auction

B.

has a lien on the goods he possesses

C.

is not in possession of the goods

D.

cannot sell in his own name

Correct answer is B

Factors and Brokers are both and equally agents; but with this difference: the Factor is entrusted with the property which is the subject-matter of the agency; the Broker is only employed to make a bargain in relation to it. This means that, a broker does not take the possession of goods while a factor takes title of the goods