Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-507

UCC § 2-507

Quick Answer

What does UCC § 2-507 cover?

Exploration of UCC § 2-507 regarding the seller's right to cure and obligations concerning delivery of goods.

Source: U.C.C. § 2-507

Official Text
Unless otherwise agreed, tender of delivery is a condition to the buyer's duty to accept the goods and, unless otherwise agreed, payment is a condition to the seller's duty to tender delivery.
Plain Language

Under UCC § 2-507, a seller must deliver goods to the buyer before the buyer is obligated to accept them. Conversely, a buyer must generally pay for the goods at the time of delivery unless the parties agree otherwise.

Key Definitions

Tender of Delivery

The seller's act of making available the goods to facilitate acceptance by the buyer.

Condition Precedent

An event that must occur before a party is obligated to perform under a contract.

Practical Examples

Example 1

A seller arrives at the designated location with a shipment of goods. The buyer is not required to accept the delivery until the seller has presented the goods.

Example 2

In a scenario where the seller cannot deliver the goods, the buyer is not obligated to make payment until a proper tender of delivery occurs.

Common Exam Issues
  • Examining the implications of failing to deliver goods on the buyer's obligation to accept.
  • Questions about the interplay of UCC § 2-507 with other sections, such as UCC § 2-606 on acceptance.
  • Analyzing what constitutes adequate tender of delivery and its impact on the transaction.
  • Understanding exceptions to the tender requirements in special conditions or agreements between the parties.
Related Sections
  • ucc-2-506
  • ucc-2-601
  • ucc-2-606

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