Title 11, Title 11

(1). Goods. "Goods" means all things (including specially manufactured goods) which are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale other than the money in which the price is to be paid, investment securities (Article 8) and things in action. "Goods" also inclu…

(1). Contract. In this Article unless the context otherwise requires "contract" and "agreement" are limited to those relating to the present or future sale of goods. "Contract for sale" includes both a present sale of goods and a contract to sell goods at a future time. A "sale" …

(1). A contract for the sale of minerals or the like, including oil and gas, or a structure or its materials to be removed from realty is a contract for the sale of goods within this Article if they are to be severed by the seller but until severance a purported present sale ther…

The procurement, processing, distribution or use of whole blood, plasma, blood products, blood derivatives and other human tissues such as corneas, bones or organs for the purpose of injecting, transfusing or transplanting any of them into the human body is declared to be, for al…

(1). Except as otherwise provided in this section, a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more is not enforceable by way of action or defense unless there is a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made between the parties and signed b…

Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or that are otherwise set forth in a record intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any p…

The affixing of a seal to a record evidencing a contract for sale or an offer to buy or sell goods does not render the record a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to such a contract or offer.

(1). A contract for sale of goods may be made in any manner sufficient to show agreement, including conduct by both parties which recognizes the existence of such a contract. (2). An agreement sufficient to constitute a contract for sale may be found even though the moment of its…

An offer by a merchant to buy or sell goods in a signed record that by its terms gives assurance that it will be held open is not revocable, for lack of consideration, during the time stated or if no time is stated for a reasonable time, but in no event may such period of irrevoc…

(1). Unless otherwise unambiguously indicated by the language or circumstances (a). An offer to make a contract shall be construed as inviting acceptance in any manner and by any medium reasonable in the circumstances; (b). An order or other offer to buy goods for prompt or curre…

(1). A definite and seasonable expression of acceptance or a written confirmation which is sent within a reasonable time operates as an acceptance even though it states terms additional to or different from those offered or agreed upon, unless acceptance is expressly made conditi…

(1). An agreement modifying a contract within this article needs no consideration to be binding. (2). A signed agreement that excludes modification or rescission except by a signed writing or other signed record may not be otherwise modified or rescinded, but except as between me…

(1). A party may perform his duty through a delegate unless otherwise agreed or unless the other party has a substantial interest in having his original promisor perform or control the acts required by the contract. No delegation of performance relieves the party delegating of an…

The obligation of the seller is to transfer and deliver and that of the buyer is to accept and pay in accordance with the contract.

(1). If the court as a matter of law finds the contract or any clause of the contract to have been unconscionable at the time it was made the court may refuse to enforce the contract, or it may enforce the remainder of the contract without the unconscionable clause, or it may so …

Where this Article allocates a risk or a burden as between the parties "unless otherwise agreed," the agreement may not only shift the allocation but may also divide the risk or burden.

(1). The price can be made payable in money or otherwise. If it is payable in whole or in part in goods, each party is a seller of the goods which he is to transfer. (2). Even though all or part of the price is payable in an interest in realty, the transfer of the goods and the s…

(1). The parties if they so intend can conclude a contract for sale even though the price is not settled. In such a case the price is a reasonable price at the time for delivery, if (a). Nothing is said as to price; or (b). The price is left to be agreed by the parties and they f…

(1). A term which measures the quantity by the output of the seller or the requirements of the buyer means such actual output or requirements as may occur in good faith, except that no quantity unreasonably disproportionate to any stated estimate or in the absence of a stated est…

Unless otherwise agreed all goods called for by a contract for sale must be tendered in a single delivery and payment is due only on such tender but where the circumstances give either party the right to make or demand delivery in lots the price if it can be apportioned may be de…

Unless otherwise agreed (1). The place for delivery of goods is the seller's place of business or if he has none his residence; but (2). In a contract for sale of identified goods which to the knowledge of the parties at the time of contracting are in some other place, that place…

(1). The time for shipment or delivery or any other action under a contract if not provided in this Article or agreed upon shall be a reasonable time. (2). Where the contract provides for successive performances but is indefinite in duration it is valid for a reasonable time but …

Unless otherwise agreed (1). Payment is due at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive the goods even though the place of shipment is the place of delivery; and (2). If the seller is authorized to send the goods he may ship them under reservation, and may tender the d…

(1). An agreement for sale which is otherwise sufficiently definite (section 2‑204, subsection (3)) to be a contract is not made invalid by the fact that it leaves particulars of performance to be specified by one of the parties. Any such specification must be made in good faith …

(1). Subject to subsection (2) there is in a contract for sale a warranty by the seller that (a). The title conveyed shall be good, and its transfer rightful; and (b). The goods shall be delivered free from any security interest or other lien or encumbrance of which the buyer at …

(1). Express warranties by the seller are created as follows: (a). Any affirmation of fact or promise made by the seller to the buyer which relates to the goods and becomes part of the basis of the bargain creates an express warranty that the goods shall conform to the affirmatio…

(1). Unless excluded or modified by section 2‑316, a warranty that the goods shall be merchantable is implied in a contract for their sale if the seller is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind. Under this section the serving for value of food or drink to be consumed eith…

Where the seller at the time of contracting has reason to know any particular purpose for which the goods are required and that the buyer is relying on the seller's skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods, there is, unless excluded or modified under section 2‑316, a…

(1). Words or conduct relevant to the creation of an express warranty and words or conduct tending to negate or limit warranty shall be construed wherever reasonable as consistent with each other; but subject to the provisions of this Article on parol or extrinsic evidence (secti…

Warranties whether express or implied shall be construed as consistent with each other and as cumulative, but if such construction is unreasonable the intention of the parties shall determine which warranty is dominant. In ascertaining that intention the following rules apply: (1…

Lack of privity between plaintiff and defendant shall be no defense in any action brought against the manufacturer, seller or supplier of goods for breach of warranty, express or implied, although the plaintiff did not purchase the goods from the defendant, if the plaintiff was a…

(1). Unless otherwise agreed the term F.O.B. (which means "free on board") at a named place, even though used only in connection with the stated price, is a delivery term under which (a). When the term F.O.B. the place of shipment, the seller must at that place ship the goods in …

(1). The term C.I.F. means that the price includes in a lump sum the cost of the goods and the insurance and freight to the named destination. The term C.& F. or C.F. means that the price so includes cost and freight to the named destination. (2). Unless otherwise agreed and even…

Under a contract containing a term C.I.F. or C.& F. (1). Where the price is based on or is to be adjusted according to "net landed weights", "delivered weights", "out turn" quantity or quality or the like, unless otherwise agreed the seller must reasonably estimate the price. The…

(1). Unless otherwise agreed a term for delivery of goods "exship" (which means from the carrying vessel) or in equivalent language is not restricted to a particular ship and requires delivery from a ship which has reached a place at the named port of destination where goods of t…

(1). Where the contract contemplates overseas shipment and contains a term C.I.F. or C.& F. or F.O.B. vessel, the seller unless otherwise agreed must obtain a negotiable bill of lading stating that the goods have been loaded on board or, in the case of a term C.I.F. or C.& F., re…

Under a term "no arrival, no sale" or terms of like meaning, unless otherwise agreed (1). The seller must properly ship conforming goods, and if they arrive by any means he must tender them on arrival but he assumes no obligation that the goods will arrive unless he has caused th…

(1). Failure of the buyer seasonably to furnish an agreed letter of credit is a breach of the contract for sale. (2). The delivery to seller of a proper letter of credit suspends the buyer's obligation to pay. If the letter of credit is dishonored, the seller may on seasonable no…

(1). Unless otherwise agreed, if delivered goods may be returned by the buyer even though they conform to the contract, the transaction is (a). A "sale on approval," if the goods are delivered primarily for use; and (b). A "sale or return," if the goods are delivered primarily fo…

(1). Under a sale on approval unless otherwise agreed (a). Although the goods are identified to the contract the risk of loss and the title do not pass to the buyer until acceptance; and (b). Use of the goods consistent with the purpose of trial is not acceptance but failure seas…

(1). In a sale by auction if goods are put up in lots, each lot is the subject of a separate sale. (2). A sale by auction is complete when the auctioneer so announces by the fall of the hammer or in other customary manner. Where a bid is made while the hammer is falling in accept…

Each provision of this Article with regard to the rights, obligations and remedies of the seller, the buyer, purchasers or other third parties applies irrespective of title to the goods except where the provision refers to such title. In so far as situations are not covered by th…

(1). Except as provided in subsection (2) and (3), rights of unsecured creditors of the seller with respect to goods which have been identified to a contract for sale are subject to the buyer's rights to recover the goods under this Article (sections 2‑502 and 2‑716). (2). A cred…

(1). A purchaser of goods acquires all title which his transferor had or had power to transfer, except that a purchaser of a limited interest acquires rights only to the extent of the interest purchased. A person with voidable title has power to transfer a good title to a good fa…

(1). The buyer obtains a special property and an insurable interest in goods by identification of existing goods as goods to which the contract refers, even though the goods so identified are nonconforming and he has an option to return or reject them. Such identification can be …

(1). Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and even though the goods have not been shipped, a buyer who has paid a part or all of the price of goods in which the buyer has a special property under the provisions of section 2‑501 may, on making and keeping good a tender of any unpaid…