Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.2710 (2026)

Seller's incidental damages.

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UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE


Act 174 of 1962


440.2710 Seller's incidental damages.

Sec. 2710.

    Incidental damages to an aggrieved seller include any commercially reasonable charges, expenses or commissions incurred in stopping delivery, in the transportation, care and custody of goods after the buyer's breach, in connection with return or resale of the goods or otherwise resulting from the breach.

History: 1962, Act 174, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 1970–2007 · leading case: Detroit Power Screwdriver v. Ladney, 181 N.W.2d 828 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970).
Detroit Power Screwdriver v. Ladney, 181 N.W.2d 828 (Mich. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 4× “On appeal plaintiff also argues that it is entitled to incidental damages for storage under MCLA § 440.2710 (Stat Ann 1964 Rev § 19.2710), which permits recovery for commercially reasonable charges for “care and custody of goods after the buyer’s breach.”
S C Gray, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co., 286 N.W.2d 34 (Mich. Ct. App. 1979). “” MCL 440.2710; MSA 19.2710. The difference between incidental and consequential damages was highlighted in Petroleo Brasileiro, SA v Ameropan Oil Corp, 14 UCC Rep 661, 667 (ED NY, 1974), wherein the court stated: "While the distinction between the two is not an obvious one, the…”
Firwood Mfg. Co., Inc. v. Gen. Tire, Inc., 96 F.3d 163 (6th Cir. 1996). · cites it 2× “Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 440.2710 (West 1994).”
Green Leaf Nursery, Inc. v. Kmart Corp., 485 F. Supp. 2d 815 (E.D. Mich. 2007). “Last, Defendant argues that Plaintiff has not shown that it suffered incidental damages.”
Skyline Steel Corp. v. A.J. Dupuis Co., 648 F. Supp. 360 (E.D. Mich. 1986). “§ 440.2710. 16 . See supra n. 2 and accompanying text.”
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