Michigan § 440.2711 - Nondelivery, repudiation, rejection, or revocation of acceptance; buyer's remedies; security interest in goods.

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§ 440.2711. Nondelivery, repudiation, rejection, or revocation of acceptance; buyer's remedies; security interest in goods.

Sec. 2711.(1)

Where the seller fails to make delivery or repudiates or the buyer rightfully rejects or justifiably revokes acceptance then with respect to any goods involved, and with respect to the whole if the breach goes to the whole contract (section 2612), the buyer may cancel and whether or not he has done so may in addition to recovering so much of the price as has been paid

(a)

"cover" and have damages under the next section as to all the goods affected whether or not they have been identified to the contract; or

(b)

recover damages for nondelivery as provided in this article (section 2713).

(2)

Where the seller fails to deliver or repudiates the buyer may also

(a)

if the goods have been identified recover them as provided in this article (section 2502); or

(b)

in a proper case obtain specific performance or replevy or recover the goods as provided in this article (section 2716).

(3)

On rightful rejection or justifiable revocation of acceptance a buyer has a security interest in goods in his possession or control for any payments made on their price and any expenses reasonably incurred in their inspection, receipt, transportation, care and custody and may hold such goods and resell them in like manner as an aggrieved seller (section 2706).

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.2711 cover?

Section 440.2711 ("Nondelivery, repudiation, rejection, or revocation of acceptance; buyer's remedies; security interest in goods.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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