North Dakota § 41-02-79 - (2-616) Procedure on notice claiming excuse
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§ 41-02-79. (2-616) Procedure on notice claiming excuse
1. If the buyer receives notification of a material or indefinite delay or an allocation justified under section 41-02-78 the buyer may by written notification to the seller as to any delivery concerned, and if the prospective deficiency substantially impairs the value of the whole contract under the provisions of this chapter relating to breach of installment contracts (section 41-02-75), then also as to the whole: a. Terminate and thereby discharge any unexecuted portion of the contract; or b. Modify the contract by agreeing to take the buyer's available quota in substitution. 2. 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. 3. The provisions of this section may not be negated by agreement except insofar as the seller has assumed a greater obligation under section 41-02-78.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-02-79
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-02-79 cover?
Section 41-02-79 ("(2-616) Procedure on notice claiming excuse") 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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