Alaska § 45.02.511 - Tender of payment by buyer; payment by check.

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§ 45.02.511. Tender of payment by buyer; payment by check.

 (a) Unless otherwise agreed, tender of payment is a condition to the seller's duty to tender and complete a delivery.

 (b) Tender of payment is sufficient when made by a means or in a manner current in the ordinary course of business unless the seller demands payment in legal tender and gives an extension of time reasonably necessary to procure it.

 (c) Subject to the provisions of the code on the effect of an instrument on an obligation ( AS 45.03.310 ), payment by check is conditional and is defeated as between the parties by dishonor of the check on due presentment.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 45.02.511 ("Tender of payment by buyer; payment by check.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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