Arizona § 47-2616 - Procedure on notice claiming excuse
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-2616 — Procedure on notice claiming excuse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-2616. Procedure on notice claiming excuse
A. Where the buyer receives notification of a material or indefinite delay or an allocation justified under section 47-2615 he may by written notification to the seller as to any delivery concerned, and where the prospective deficiency substantially impairs the value of the whole contract under the provisions of this chapter relating to breach of installment contracts (section 47-2612), then also as to the whole:
1. Terminate and thereby discharge any unexecuted portion of the contract; or
2. Modify the contract by agreeing to take his available quota in substitution.
B. If after receipt of such notification from the seller the buyer fails so to modify the contract within a reasonable time not exceeding thirty days the contract lapses with respect to any deliveries affected.
C. The provisions of this section may not be negated by agreement except in so far as the seller has assumed a greater obligation under section 47-2615.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 47-2616
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 47-2616 cover?
Section 47-2616 ("Procedure on notice claiming excuse") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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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