Asked by Diana Mitrea Stoicescu on May 22, 2024
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Jan,a nonmerchant buyer,receives nonconforming goods from Zoe,a merchant seller.Jan is so upset that she places the goods outside next to the trash collection bin and tells Zoe to come get her "trash." Rain damages some of the goods before Zoe picks them up the next day.Discuss Jan's duties and Zoe's rights.
Nonconforming Goods
Products shipped to a buyer that do not meet the specifications or quality standards agreed upon in the contract.
Merchant Seller
A business or individual that sells goods to consumers in the course of their trade or business.
Nonmerchant Buyer
An individual or entity that purchases goods but does not regularly deal in goods of that kind, thus lacking certain protections and obligations under commercial law.
- Identify the responsibilities and privileges of purchasers and vendors concerning goods that meet and do not meet contractual standards.
- Comprehend the obligations of sellers and buyers in relation to the tender, delivery, and acceptance of goods.
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Lacee BukoskeyMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A nonmerchant buyer must notify the seller of the particular defect and hold the goods with reasonable care long enough for the seller to remove them.Jan has not done this and is liable for the rain damage,assuming Zoe acted reasonably promptly.Zoe has the right to cure the nonconformity.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the responsibilities and privileges of purchasers and vendors concerning goods that meet and do not meet contractual standards.
- Comprehend the obligations of sellers and buyers in relation to the tender, delivery, and acceptance of goods.