John agreed to buy 10 paintings from Richard for RM150,000, payable in cash. Richard agreed

to John's request for payment and delivery to be made the following month. The paintings were

burnt in a fire at the shop because of faulty wiring and the shop was badly damaged. Advise John as to who should be responsible for the losses under the Sale of Goods Act 1957.

Would your answer be different if Richard agreed to John's request for new frames for the paintings before delivery and before the frames were replaced, the paintings were caught on fire

and badly damaged at the shop?