North Dakota § 41-02-65 - (2-602) Manner and effect of rightful rejection
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§ 41-02-65. (2-602) Manner and effect of rightful rejection
1. Rejection of goods must be within a reasonable time after their delivery or tender. It is ineffective unless the buyer seasonably notifies the seller. 2. Subject to the provisions of the two following sections on rejected goods (sections 41-02-66 and 41-02-67): a. After rejection any exercise of ownership by the buyer with respect to any commercial unit is wrongful as against the seller; and b. If the buyer has before rejection taken physical possession of goods in which the buyer does not have a security interest under the provisions of this chapter (subsection 3 of section 41-02-90), the buyer is under a duty after rejection to hold them with reasonable care at the seller's disposition for a time sufficient to permit the seller to remove them; but c. The buyer has no further obligations with regard to goods rightfully rejected. 3. The seller's rights with respect to goods wrongfully rejected are governed by the provisions of this chapter on seller's remedies in general (section 41-02-82).
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-02-65
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-02-65 cover?
Section 41-02-65 ("(2-602) Manner and effect of rightful rejection") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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