Seller's Delay Defense in Goods Sale Contract

The dispute arose from a contract for the sale of goods where the buyer alleged the delivery was late, causing them damages, while the seller countered that the agreed-upon delivery time was not of the essence and that the delay was due to the buyer's own failure to provide necessary instructions or materials promptly. The court upheld the lower court's decision, reasoning that without an explicit stipulation making the delivery date an essential condition of the contract, a simple delay does not automatically justify rescission or damages, particularly when the delay can be partially attributed to the fault or inaction of the claiming party.