Questions: Which of the following constitutes an acceptance by the buyer? failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time after delivery accepting nonconforming goods asking for inspection of goods upon its arrival not passing the title of the goods to another buyer

Which of the following constitutes an acceptance by the buyer?
failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time after delivery
accepting nonconforming goods
asking for inspection of goods upon its arrival
not passing the title of the goods to another buyer
Transcript text: Which of the following constitutes an acceptance by the buyer? failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time after delivery accepting nonconforming goods asking for inspection of goods upon its arrival not passing the title of the goods to another buyer
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The answer is: failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time after delivery.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time after delivery:

    • This constitutes acceptance because, under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in the United States, a buyer is deemed to have accepted goods if they fail to reject them within a reasonable time after delivery. Acceptance can occur through actions or inactions that indicate the buyer is taking ownership of the goods.
  2. Accepting nonconforming goods:

    • This also constitutes acceptance. If a buyer accepts goods that do not conform to the contract, they have accepted the goods, although they may still have remedies available for the nonconformity, such as seeking damages.
  3. Asking for inspection of goods upon its arrival:

    • This does not constitute acceptance. Requesting an inspection is a right of the buyer to ensure that the goods conform to the contract before deciding whether to accept or reject them.
  4. Not passing the title of the goods to another buyer:

    • This does not directly relate to acceptance. The transfer of title is a separate issue from acceptance and pertains to the ownership rights of the goods. Acceptance is more about the buyer's acknowledgment that the goods conform to the contract or their decision to keep the goods despite any nonconformity.

In summary, the key factor in determining acceptance is the buyer's actions or inactions regarding the goods after delivery. Failing to reject the goods within a reasonable time is a clear indication of acceptance.

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