New Jersey § 12a:2-312
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-312, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:2-312.
(1) Subject to subsection (2) there is in a contract for sale a warranty by the seller
that (a) the title conveyed shall be good, and its transfer rightful; and (b) the goods shall be delivered free from any security interest or other lien or
encumbrance of which the buyer at the time of contracting has no knowledge. (2) A warranty under subsection (1) will be excluded or modified only by specific
language or by circumstances which give the buyer reason to know that the person selling
does not claim title in himself or that he is purporting to sell only such right or
title as he or a third person may have. (3) Unless otherwise agreed a seller who is a merchant regularly dealing in goods
of the kind warrants that the goods shall be delivered free of the rightful claim
of any third person by way of infringement or the like but a buyer who furnishes specifications
to the seller must hold the seller harmless against any such claim which arises out
of compliance with the specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:2-312
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-312 cover?
Section 12a:2-312 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:2-312?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-312" (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:2-312 apply to my situation?
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