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CORINTHIAN PHARMACEUTICAL v. LEDERLE LABORATORIES Case Brief
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Case Brief Summary & Legal Analysis
tl;dr: A pharmaceutical seller shipped a small portion of a buyer’s large order at an old price after a price hike. The court held this non-conforming shipment, explicitly labeled an “accommodation,” was a counteroffer, not an acceptance, thus no contract was formed for the full order.
Legal Significance: This case clarifies that under UCC § 2-206(1)(b), a seller’s shipment of non-conforming goods, when accompanied by seasonable notice that it is an accommodation, operates as a counteroffer rather than an acceptance of the buyer’s original offer.
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Case Facts & Court Holding
Key Facts & Case Background
Defendant Lederle Laboratories, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, announced a significant price increase for its DTP vaccine, from approximately $64 to $171 per vial, effective May 20, 1986. Plaintiff Corinthian Pharmaceutical, a distributor, learned of the impending increase on May 19 and immediately placed an order for 1,000 vials at the old price through Lederle’s automated telephone ordering system. The system provided Corinthian with a tracking number for the order. Lederle’s price lists and invoices had always stated that prices were subject to change and all orders were subject to acceptance by Lederle. On June 3, Lederle shipped 50 vials to Corinthian at the old price of $64.32. Accompanying the shipment was a letter explaining that this was a partial shipment offered as an exception to its standard policy. The letter stated the balance of the order would be priced at $171 per vial and gave Corinthian the option to cancel the remainder. Corinthian sued for specific performance for the remaining 950 vials at the original price, arguing a contract had been formed for the full 1,000 vials.
Court Holding & Legal Precedent
Issue: Under UCC § 2-206, does a seller’s shipment of a non-conforming quantity of goods constitute an acceptance of the buyer’s offer when the seller simultaneously notifies the buyer that the shipment is an accommodation?
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Legal Issue
Under UCC § 2-206, does a seller’s shipment of a non-conforming quantity of goods constitute an acceptance of the buyer’s offer when the seller simultaneously notifies the buyer that the shipment is an accommodation?
Conclusion
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Legal Rule
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Legal Analysis
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