Maryland § 22-709
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-709, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-709.
(a) If a party to a contract repudiates a performance not yet due and the loss of performance will substantially impair the value of the contract to the other party, the aggrieved party may:
(1) Await performance by the repudiating party for a commercially reasonable time or resort to any remedy for breach of contract, even if it has urged the repudiating party to retract the repudiation or has notified the repudiating party that it would await its performance; and
(2) In either case, suspend its own performance or proceed in accordance with § 22-812 or § 22-813 of this title, as applicable.
(b) Repudiation includes language that one party will not or cannot make a performance still due under the contract or voluntary, affirmative conduct that reasonably appears to the other party to make a future performance impossible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-709
What does Maryland Code § 22-709 cover?
Section 22-709 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 22-709?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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