Maine § 2-609. - Right to adequate assurance of performance
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-609. — Right to adequate assurance of performance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-609.. Right to adequate assurance of performance
(1). A contract for sale imposes an obligation on each party that the other's expectation of receiving due performance will not be impaired. When reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the performance of either party the other may in writing demand adequate assurance of due performance and until he receives such assurance may if commercially reasonable suspend any performance for which he has not already received the agreed return.
(2). Between merchants the reasonableness of grounds for insecurity and the adequacy of any assurance offered shall be determined according to commercial standards.
(3). Acceptance of any improper delivery or payment does not prejudice the aggrieved party's right to demand adequate assurance of future performance.
(4). After receipt of a justified demand, failure to provide within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days such assurance of due performance as is adequate under the circumstances of the particular case is a repudiation of the contract.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-609.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-609. cover?
Section 2-609. ("Right to adequate assurance of performance") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2-609.?
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