New Jersey § 12a:2-705
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-705, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:2-705.
(1) The seller may stop delivery of goods in the possession of a carrier or other
bailee when he discovers the buyer to be insolvent (12A:2-702) and may stop delivery
of carload, truckload, planeload or larger shipments of express or freight when the
buyer repudiates or fails to make a payment due before delivery or if for any other
reason the seller has a right to withhold or reclaim the goods. (2) As against such buyer the seller may stop delivery until (a) receipt of the goods by the buyer; or (b) acknowledgment to the buyer by any bailee of the goods except a carrier that the
bailee holds the goods for the buyer; or (c) such acknowledgment to the buyer by a carrier by reshipment or as a warehouse ; or (d) negotiation to the buyer of any negotiable document of title covering the goods. (3)(a) To stop delivery the seller must so notify as to enable the bailee by reasonable
diligence to prevent delivery of the goods. (b) After such notification the bailee must hold and deliver the goods according to
the directions of the seller but the seller is liable to the bailee for any ensuing
charges or damages. (c) If a negotiable document of title has been issued for goods the bailee is not
obliged to obey a notification to stop until surrender of possession or control of the document. (d) A carrier who has issued a non-negotiable bill of lading is not obliged to obey
a notification to stop received from a person other than the consignor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:2-705
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-705 cover?
Section 12a:2-705 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12a:2-705?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-705" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 12a:2-705 apply to my situation?
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