Under what conditions can a buyer recover damages under the UCC?

The correct answer highlights a fundamental principle in commercial law under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which governs transactions involving goods. For a buyer to successfully recover damages, they must adequately demonstrate that the damages resulted from the seller's breach of contract. This means that the buyer needs to provide evidence connecting the seller's failure to meet the contractual obligations—such as delivering nonconforming goods or failing to deliver goods at all—to the losses they incurred.

Under the UCC, it is essential for the buyer to establish this causal link in order to pursue any legal remedies for damages. This requirement ensures that the recovery process is fair and based on actual harm resulting from the seller’s actions.

Other choices do not align with the requirements for recovering damages under the UCC: simply proving that damages are caused by a third party, electing to reject goods, or only notifying the seller of defects do not establish a sufficient basis for recovery. Each of these options lacks the necessary focus on demonstrating that the seller's breach is the direct cause of the buyer’s damages, which is the cornerstone of the buyer's ability to claim damages in this context.