30-2-207. Additional terms in acceptance or confirmation. (1) A definite and seasonable expression of acceptance or a written confirmation which is sent within a reasonable time operates as an acceptance even though it states terms additional to or different from those offered or agreed upon, unless acceptance is expressly made conditional on assent to the additional or different terms.
(2) The additional or different terms are to be construed as proposals for addition to the contract. Between merchants such terms become part of the contract unless:
(a) the offer expressly limits acceptance to the terms of the offer;
(b) they materially alter it; or
(c) notification of objection to them has already been given or is given within a reasonable time after notice of them is received.
(3) Conduct by both parties which recognizes the existence of a contract is sufficient to establish a contract for sale although the writings of the parties do not otherwise establish a contract. In such case the terms of the particular contract consist of those terms on which the writings of the parties agree, together with any supplementary terms incorporated under any other provisions of this code.
History: En. Sec. 2-207, Ch. 264, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 87A-2-207; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 402, L. 1983.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 2. Uniform Commercial Code Sales
Part 2. Form, Formation, and Readjustment of Contract
30-2-201. Formal requirements -- statute of frauds
30-2-202. Final written expression -- parol or extrinsic evidence
30-2-204. Formation in general
30-2-206. Offer and acceptance in formation of contract
30-2-207. Additional terms in acceptance or confirmation
30-2-208. Course of performance or practical construction