Wally visited the showroom of the MayDay Company,and verbally ordered an $800 refrigerator.The MayDay Company verbally accepted the order,and later (the next day)sent Wally a duplicate purchase order for the appliance,along with a request that he sign and return one copy.Wally did not sign the order,and when the appliance was delivered,refused to take delivery.MayDay sued Wally for breach of contract.If Wally accepted delivery of the refrigerator,and a week later refused to pay,MayDay Company would not require a signed purchase order to enforce the contract.

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Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), an oral contract for the sale of goods over $500 is generally unenforceable unless there is a written confirmation. However, if the buyer accepts and receives the goods, the contract is enforceable even without a signed writing.

Wally Visited the Showroom of the MayDay Company,and Verbally Ordered