New Jersey § 12a:2-509
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:2-509.
(1) Where the contract requires or authorizes the seller to ship the goods by carrier (a) if it does not require him to deliver them at a particular destination, the risk
of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier even
though the shipment is under reservation (12A:2-505); but (b) if it does require him to deliver them at a particular destination and the goods
are there duly tendered while in the possession of the carrier, the risk of loss passes
to the buyer when the goods are there duly so tendered as to enable the buyer to take
delivery. (2) Where the goods are held by a bailee to be delivered without being moved, the
risk of loss passes to the buyer (a) on his receipt of possession or control of a negotiable document of title covering the goods; or (b) on acknowledgement by the bailee of the buyer's right to possession of the goods;
or (c) after his receipt of possession or control of a non-negotiable document of title or other direction to deliver in a record , as provided in subsection (4)(b) of 12A:2-503. (3) In any case not within subsection (1) or (2), the risk of loss passes to the buyer
on his receipt of the goods if the seller is a merchant; otherwise the risk passes
to the buyer on tender of delivery. (4) The provisions of this section are subject to contrary agreement of the parties
and to the provisions of this Chapter on sale on approval (12A:2-327) and on effect
of breach on risk of loss (12A:2-510).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:2-509
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:2-509 cover?
Section 12a:2-509 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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