(2A-404) Substituted performance
N.D. Cent. Code § 41-02.1-45
in effect41-02.1-45. (2A-404) Substituted performance
1. If without fault of the lessee, the lessor, or 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.
2. If the agreed means or manner of payment fails because of domestic or foreign
governmental regulation:
a. 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.
b. 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.
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