Ohio § 1302.73
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1302.73, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1302.73.
Except so far as a seller may have assumed a greater obligation and subject to section 1302.72 of the Revised Code on substituted performance: (A) Delay in delivery or non-delivery in whole or in part by a seller who complies with
divisions (B) and (C) of this section is not a breach of his duty under a contract
for sale if performance as agreed has been made impracticable by the occurrence of
a contingency the non-occurrence of which was a basic assumption on which the contract
was made or by compliance in good faith with any applicable foreign or domestic governmental
regulation or order whether or not it later proves to be invalid. (B) Where the causes mentioned in division (A) of this section affect only a part of
the seller's capacity to perform, he must allocate production and deliveries among
his customers but may at his option include regular customers not then under contract
as well as his own requirements for further manufacture. He may so allocate in any manner which is fair and reasonable. (C) The seller must notify the buyer seasonably that there will be delay or non-delivery
and, when allocation is required under division (B) of this section, of the estimated
quota thus made available for the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1302.73
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1302.73 cover?
Section 1302.73 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1302.73?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1302.73" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1302.73 apply to my situation?
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