Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-607
UCC § 2-607 outlines the requirements for notice after delivery of goods and the obligations of the buyer regarding acceptance and rejection.
Source: U.C.C. § 2-607
A buyer must notify the seller of any breach within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered the breach. A buyer’s failure to give such notice precludes any remedy against the seller, except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Commercial Code.
UCC § 2-607 requires that buyers who receive goods must notify the seller of any issues or defects within a reasonable time, or else they lose the right to seek remedies for those problems. This ensures that sellers are given a fair chance to address any complaints.
The individual or entity purchasing goods under a sales contract.
The individual or entity selling goods under a sales contract.
Any failure by one party to fulfill the contractual obligations.
Communication to inform a party about a specific issue or defect with the goods.
Example 1
A consumer buys a refrigerator and within a week discovers it is not functioning properly. If they notify the seller within a reasonable time, they can pursue a remedy.
Example 2
A business purchases machinery that arrives with defects but fails to notify the seller for several months. Under UCC § 2-607, they may be barred from claiming damages due to the delayed notice.