8.2-327 - Special incidents of sale on approval and sale or return.

§ 8.2-327. Special incidents of sale on approval and sale or return.

(1) Under a sale on approval unless otherwise agreed

(a) although the goods are identified to the contract the risk of loss andthe title do not pass to the buyer until acceptance; and

(b) use of the goods consistent with the purpose of trial is not acceptancebut failure seasonably to notify the seller of election to return the goodsis acceptance, and if the goods conform to the contract acceptance of anypart is acceptance of the whole; and

(c) after due notification of election to return, the return is at theseller's risk and expense but a merchant buyer must follow any reasonableinstructions.

(2) Under a sale or return unless otherwise agreed

(a) the option to return extends to the whole or any commercial unit of thegoods while in substantially their original condition, but must be exercisedseasonably; and

(b) the return is at the buyer's risk and expense.

(1964, c. 219.)