Also known as: seasonably
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An action or performance occurring at or within the time agreed upon or, if none is specified, within a reasonable time under the circumstances.
Sophia Singh mailed her acceptance of Stonehaven Properties' offer on the final day permitted. The letter arrived after the expected delivery window because she used an uninvited courier service. The acceptance operates upon dispatch because it reached the offeror within the normal arrival period for a properly sent response.
Principal authorized agent to buy goods for a certain amount. Agent made contract for different amount. The third party seasonably manifested willingness to accept the authorized terms. The principal is liable on the contract as authorized.
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Sydney Santos rejected nonconforming fuel delivered by Summit Bank under a supply contract. The supplier seasonably notified Santos of its intent to substitute conforming fuel within a further reasonable period. The notice preserves the seller's opportunity to cure despite the original tender's nonconformity.
Stella Shapiro executed a search at the premises described in the warrant. Officers completed the search and seizure within the period deemed seasonable under the circumstances. The evidence obtained remains admissible because the timing satisfied constitutional requirements.
Stephen Shaw raised an objection to personal jurisdiction in the initial responsive pleading. The court treats the objection as seasonable because it occurred before any litigation on the merits. Later participation does not waive the defense once the timely objection is recorded.
Seth Shapiro moved to suppress a confession obtained during custodial interrogation. The trial court conducted a seasonable hearing on voluntariness before admitting the statement. The procedure satisfies due process because the determination occurred outside the jury's presence.
An action is taken seasonably if performed at or within the agreed time or, absent agreement, within a reasonable time. A buyer must reject within a reasonable time after delivery and seasonably notify the seller for the rejection to be effective. Failure to provide seasonable notice renders the rejection ineffective.
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A seller may obtain additional time to cure if it had reasonable grounds to believe the tender would be acceptable and seasonably notifies the buyer of intent to cure. The notice must occur within a reasonable time after rejection. Prompt notification after rejection satisfies the seasonable requirement even if the original delivery date has passed.
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Revocation must occur within a reasonable time after discovery of the ground and before substantial change not caused by the defect. Continued use while awaiting a promised cure does not automatically waive the right if the buyer acts promptly once cure fails. Notice given shortly after the defect becomes clear through customer returns satisfies the seasonable requirement.
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After rightful rejection the buyer must hold the goods with reasonable care for a reasonable time to permit the seller to remove them. Seasonable notification triggers this limited custodial duty. Failure to exercise reasonable care during that period exposes the buyer to liability for resulting damage.
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…833, also a deportation case, the district judge held that under the particular circumstances of the case the prisoner, having seasonably made demand, was entitled to confer with and have the aid of counsel. Pointing to the fact that the right to counsel as secured by the Sixth Amendment relates only to criminal prosecutions,…