Legal Definitions - misdelivery

Definition: Misdelivery refers to the act of delivering goods or services that do not meet the contractual specifications. This can include delivering to the wrong person or delivering damaged goods. Misdelivery can occur in contracts of sale, lease, or carriage that require delivery in some form.

1. A customer orders a new laptop online and pays for expedited shipping. However, when the laptop arrives, it is damaged and cannot be used. This is an example of misdelivery because the laptop was not delivered in the condition specified in the contract of sale.

2. A shipping company delivers a package to the wrong address, even though the address on the package is clearly labeled. This is an example of misdelivery because the package was not delivered to the correct recipient as specified in the contract of carriage.

3. A landlord agrees to deliver a rental property to a tenant in a clean and habitable condition. However, when the tenant moves in, they discover that the property is infested with pests. This is an example of misdelivery because the property was not delivered in the condition specified in the contract of lease.

These examples illustrate how misdelivery can occur in various types of contracts and can result in the delivery of goods or services that do not meet the agreed-upon specifications.