Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 355.2-711 (2026)

Buyer's remedies in general -- Buyer's security interest in rejected goods

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(1) Where the seller fails to make delivery or repudiates or the buyer rightfully rejects or justifiably revokes acceptance then with respect to any goods involved, and with respect to the whole if the breach goes to the whole contract (KRS 355.2-612), the buyer may cancel and whether or not he has done so may in addition to recovering so much of the price as has been paid

(a) "cover" and have damages under KRS 355.2-712 as to all the goods affected whether or not they have been identified to the contract; or

(b) recover damages for nondelivery as provided in this article (KRS 355.2-713).

(2) Where the seller fails to deliver or repudiates the buyer may also

(a) if the goods have been identified recover them as provided in this article (KRS 355.2-502); or

(b) in a proper case obtain specific performance or replevy the goods as provided in this article (KRS 355.2-716).

(3) On rightful rejection or justifiable revocation of acceptance a buyer has a security interest in goods in his possession or control for any payments made on their price and any expenses reasonably incurred in their inspection, receipt, transportation, care and custody and may hold such goods and resell them in like manner as an aggrieved seller (KRS 355.2-706). Effective: July 1, 1960 History: Created 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 77, sec. 2-711, effective July 1, 1960.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1969–2023 · leading case: Ford Motor Co. v. Mayes, 575 S.W.2d 480 (Ky. Ct. App. 1978).

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Ford Motor Co. v. Mayes, 575 S.W.2d 480 (Ky. Ct. App. 1978). “KRS 355.2-711(l). 2 In addition to recovery of the purchase price, the buyer may also be entitled to damages.”

In Re Oggusa, Inc. (6th Cir. 2023). “See KRS § 355.2-711(1); Emerald Int’l Corp. v.”

Foamade Indus., Inc. v. Louisville Timber & Wooden Prods. Co., 449 S.W.2d 414 (Ky. Ct. App. 1969). “It is appropriate to point out that if the evidence at another trial is substantially in accord with the fragmentary evidence presented upon the discovery depositions, it may be necessary for the trial court to determine the applicability of the provisions of KRS 355.2-711 and…”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 355.2-711(1) — 1 case

In Re Oggusa, Inc. (6th Cir. 2023). “See KRS § 355.2-711(1); Emerald Int’l Corp. v.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 355.2-711(l) — 1 case

Ford Motor Co. v. Mayes, 575 S.W.2d 480 (Ky. Ct. App. 1978). “KRS 355.2-711(l). 2 In addition to recovery of the purchase price, the buyer may also be entitled to damages.”

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