What Are Nonconforming Goods?

Nonconforming goods are goods delivered that don't satisfy the specifications (quantities and qualities) of the requested goods defined in a purchase contract.

What is the difference between conforming and nonconforming goods?

A seller is bound to deliver the good requested, to the buyer on an agreed consideration. Goods are called non conforming goods when the delivered goods are not the goods specified in the purchase contract. ... Rejection of non conforming goods should be made by a buyer in a reasonable time after the goods are delivered.

When the seller has delivered nonconforming goods the buyer has an obligation to?

(3) Recover Damages for Accepted Goods: A buyer who accepts nonconforming goods may keep the goods and, after reasonable notice to the seller of the defects in the goods and/or the manner of tender, sue for the difference between the value of the goods as accepted and their value as promised in the contract.

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