Pennsylvania § 2A404 - Substituted performance.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2A404 — Substituted performance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2A404. Substituted performance.
(a) Manner of delivery.--If, without fault of the lessee, the lessor and the supplier, the agreed berthing, loading or unloading facilities fail or the agreed type of carrier becomes unavailable or the agreed manner of delivery otherwise becomes commercially impracticable, but a commercially reasonable substitute is available, the substitute performance must be tendered and accepted.
(b) Manner of payment.--If the agreed means or manner of payment fails because of domestic or foreign governmental regulation:
(1) the lessor may withhold or stop delivery or cause the supplier to withhold or stop delivery unless the lessee provides a means or manner of payment that is commercially a substantial equivalent; and
(2) if delivery has already been taken, payment by the means or in the manner provided by the regulation discharges the lessee's obligation unless the regulation is discriminatory, oppressive or predatory.
Cross References. Section 2A404 is referred to in section 2A405 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2A404
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2A404 cover?
Section 2A404 ("Substituted performance.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 2A404?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 2A404 apply to my situation?
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