Alabama § 7-2-504 - Shipment by Seller.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 7-2-504 — Shipment by Seller., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-2-504. Shipment by Seller.
Where the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer and the contract does not require him to deliver them at a particular destination, then unless otherwise agreed he must:
(a) Put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as may be reasonable having regard to the nature of the goods and other circumstances of the case; and
(b) Obtain and promptly deliver or tender in due form any document necessary to enable the buyer to obtain possession of the goods or otherwise required by the agreement or by usage of trade; and
(c) Promptly notify the buyer of the shipment.
Failure to notify the buyer under paragraph (c) or to make a proper contract under paragraph (a) is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 7-2-504
What does Code of Alabama § 7-2-504 cover?
Section 7-2-504 ("Shipment by Seller.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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