New Jersey § 12a:2-502
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:2-502.
(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and even though the goods have not been shipped , a buyer who has paid a part or all of the price of goods in which he has a special
property under the provisions of the immediately preceding section may on making and
keeping good a tender of any unpaid portion of their price recover them from the seller
if : (a) in the case of goods bought for personal, family, or household purposes, the seller
repudiates or fails to deliver as required by the contract; or (b) in all cases, the seller becomes insolvent within ten days after receipt of the first installment
on their price. (2) The buyer's right to recover the goods under subsection (1)(a) of this section vests
upon acquisition of a special property, even if the seller had not then repudiated
or failed to deliver. (3) If the identification creating his special property has been made by the buyer he
acquires the right to recover the goods only if they conform to the contract for sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:2-502
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-502 cover?
Section 12a:2-502 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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