Section 45.02.504. Shipment by seller.

   (a) If the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer and the contract does not require the seller to deliver them at a particular destination, then, unless otherwise agreed, the seller must
        (1) put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the goods and other circumstances of the case;
        (2) obtain and promptly deliver or tender in due form any document necessary to enable the buyer to obtain possession of the goods or otherwise required by the agreement or by usage of trade; and
        (3) promptly notify the buyer of the shipment.
   (b) Failure to notify the buyer under (a)(3) of this section or to make a proper contract under (a)(1) of this section is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.

Authorities

45.02.319;45.02.503;45.02.505

Notes

References

AS 45.02.319 F.O.B. and F.A.S. terms.
AS 45.02.503 Manner of seller's tender of delivery.
AS 45.02.505 Seller's shipment under reservation.

History

(Sec. 2.504 ch 114 SLA 1962)