The Shipment Period

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The period in which shipment of the goods must be made is normally specified in the contract of sale.

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The following provide examples of variations that may be stated:

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‘May shipment’ signifies that the goods must be shipped during the month of May.

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‘May/June shipment’ signifies that shipment may be in either month.

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‘May or June shipment’ requires the election of one of these months.

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B can give express notice to S of which month he is electing

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or B may impliedly elect the month (Erikson & Christensen)

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Subject to the terms of the contract of sale, the parties may agree to change the shipment date

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and, unless there is express provision for reimbursement within the contract,

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the seller is responsible for all costs incurred by reason of the buyer's substitution of the shipment date.