Section 10: Stipulations about time.

Sale of Goods Act 1979 · 1979 c.54

Part II: Formation of the Contract

10(1)

Unless a different intention appears from the terms of the contract, stipulations as to time of payment are not of the essence of a contract of sale.

10(2)

Whether any other stipulation as to time is or is not of the essence of the contract depends on the terms of the contract.

10(3)

In a contract of sale "month" prima facie means calendar month.

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