Which of the following statements is true of the Uniform Commercial Code about acceptance by shipment?

A. It specifically says that an order requesting "current" shipment of goods impliedly refuses acceptance.
B. It says that a seller who ships "nonconforming goods" has accepted the contract if the seller reasonably notifies the buyer that such a shipment is intended as an "accommodation" to the buyer.
C. It forces the seller to give the buyer timely notice of his inability to fill an order.
D. It says that a seller who ships "nonconforming goods" has failed to breach a contract.


Answer: C

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