New Jersey § 12a:2-712
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-712, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:2-712.
(1) After a breach within the preceding section the buyer may “ cover ” by making in good faith and without unreasonable delay any reasonable purchase of
or contract to purchase goods in substitution for those due from the seller. (2) The buyer may recover from the seller as damages the difference between the cost
of cover and the contract price together with any incidental or consequential damages
as hereinafter defined (12A:2-715), but less expenses saved in consequence of the
seller's breach. (3) Failure of the buyer to effect cover within this section does not bar him from
any other remedy.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:2-712
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-712 cover?
Section 12a:2-712 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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