Fred's Fireplaces enters into a contract with Miguel's Patio Supply in which Miguel's agrees to purchase 20 fireplaces.Miguel fails to pay and Fred's Fireplaces withholds delivery.Did Fred's Fireplaces act appropriately?
A)No,because the UCC requires sellers to notify buyers within 100 days of withholding an order in the event of a breach.
B)Yes,because the UCC allows a seller to withhold delivery when a buyer breaches the contract.
C)No because withholding delivery is never appropriate.
D)No because filing a lawsuit is required before withholding delivery.
E)No because withholding delivery is appropriate in the event of breach only if the contract is for at least 50 units of goods.

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A)UCC Section 2-703a)and 2A-5231)c)allow sellers or lessors to withhold delivery of goods when the buyer or lessee is in breach.
B)UCC Section 2-703a)and 2A-5231)c)allow sellers or lessors to withhold delivery of goods when the buyer or lessee is in breach.
C)UCC Section 2-703a)and 2A-5231)c)allow sellers or lessors to withhold delivery of goods when the buyer or lessee is in breach.
D)UCC Section 2-703a)and 2A-5231)c)allow sellers or lessors to withhold delivery of goods when the buyer or lessee is in breach.
E)UCC Section 2-703a)and 2A-5231)c)allow sellers or lessors to withhold delivery of goods when the buyer or lessee is in breach.

Fred's Fireplaces Enters into a Contract with Miguel's Patio Supply