Anderson Steel Co. and Ramirez Fabrication Inc. are both mer…
Anderson Steel Co. and Ramirez Fabrication Inc. are both merchants who regularly buy and sell structural steel. On June 1, Anderson’s sales manager called Ramirez’s purchasing agent and orally agreed to sell Ramirez 10 tons of steel beams for $12,000, with delivery scheduled for June 20. No one signed anything at the time of the call. On June 3, Anderson mailed Ramirez a signed letter confirming the quantity, price, and delivery date discussed on the phone. Ramirez’s purchasing agent received and read the letter on June 4 but did not respond to it in any way. On June 18, Ramirez notified Anderson that it would not accept the steel, asserting that the agreement was unenforceable because Ramirez had never signed any document evidencing the contract. Anderson sued Ramirez for breach of contract. Under Article 2 of the UCC, which of the following best describes whether the contract is enforceable against Ramirez?
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Metro Hospital in Portland (buyer) entered into a contract to buy delicate lab equipment from Beta Company in Denver (seller). The contract states shipping terms as F.O.B., Denver. While in transit, the equipment was damaged beyond repair by the carrier, Fly-by-Nite Air Lines. The carrier is in weak financial condition and refused to pay for the equipment. What will happen?
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