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Trading Assistance: How many pallets determine good arrival?
The Problem Two bad pallets, eighteen good pallets. The Key Point Shippers do not promise each pallet will meet good...
Pricing and what constitutes ‘reasonable time’
The Problem Buyer attempting to hold seller to last week’s offer. The Key Point If not expressly defined, the seller’s...
Produce Pointers: Excessive quality defects and breach of contract claims
The Problem: “No grade” breach of contract claim based on quality defects. The Key Point: The implied warranty of merchantability applies to...
Produce Pointers: Timing and trouble notices
The Problem Timely “trouble notice” not provided to shipper. The Key Point Timely notice is a required element of a...
Produce Pointers: Timing and trouble notice
The Problem: Timely “trouble notice” not provided to shipper. The Key Point: Timely notice is a required element of a damages...
Produce Pointers: Inspection and missing product
The Problem Entire shipment not available for government inspection. The Key Point Any missing product must be considered free of...
Produce Pointers: Inspections must be timely
The Problem Government inspection of blueberries taken five days after arrival. The Key Point Inspections taken days after product arrives...
Produce Pointers: Negative returns
The Problem Negative return from price-after-sale (PAS) transaction. The Key Point Price-after-sale sellers are not responsible for negative returns. The...
Produce Pointers: Timely inspections
The Problem Inspection of blueberries taken four days after arrival. The Key Point Inspections taken more than three days after...
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