Article 2 — Sales · Section 2-711
UCC § 2-711 outlines the buyer's remedies when a seller fails to deliver goods as agreed, particularly concerning the buyer's right to recover damages.
Source: U.C.C. § 2-711
If the seller fails to make delivery or repudiates the contract, or if the buyer rightfully rejects or revokes acceptance of the goods, then with respect to accepted or conforming goods the buyer may recover damages resulting from the seller's breach.
UCC § 2-711 provides the buyer with remedies when the seller breaches the sales contract, specifically allowing the buyer to recover damages. This includes situations where the seller fails to deliver goods or the buyer rejects or revokes acceptance of defective goods.
A failure to perform any term of a contract without a legitimate legal excuse.
Monetary compensation for loss or injury as a result of a breach.
The buyer's refusal to accept the goods tendered by the seller.
Example 1
A buyer orders 100 widgets from a seller, but the seller fails to deliver any of the widgets. The buyer can recover the costs incurred as a result of the seller's non-delivery.
Example 2
A buyer receives a shipment of goods that do not meet the contracted specifications and decides to reject the goods. The buyer may seek damages for any losses suffered due to the seller's failure to deliver conforming goods.