Mack's Bar Sent Olive Outlet an Order for 200 Cases

question 36

Multiple Choice

Mack's Bar sent Olive Outlet an order for 200 cases of olives,to be shipped "as soon as possible." The day Olive Outlet receives Mack's order it does not have 200 cases of olives in stock,so it sends Mack 140 cases of olives and 60 cases of onions.Olive Outlet notifies Mack that they are shipping the onions in lieu of olives.Later that day,Mack phones the Outlet and tries to revoke his offer.Under the UCC,which of the following statements holds true to this situation?

• A)Mack's bar must accept the shipment as they were notified.
• B)Olive Outlet has accepted and breached the contract.
• C)Olive Outlet's shipment is considered a counteroffer.
• D)Mack's bar must reject the shipment as the goods are nonconforming.

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