North Dakota Code 41-02-52 – (2-504) Shipment by seller
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:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 41-02-52
- Authorized: when used with reference to a financing statement record, means that the financing statement record was filed by a person authorized to do so as provided in sections 41-09-80 and 41-09-130. See North Dakota Code 41-10-01
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
1. Put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as may be 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.
Failure to notify the buyer under subsection 3 or to make a proper contract under subsection 1 is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.