# Sale of Goods Act 1893, Section 10: Stipulations as to time


(1) Unless a different intention appears from the terms of the contract stipulations as to time of payment are not deemed to be of the essence of a contract of sale. Whether any other stipulation as to time is of the essence of the contract or not depends on the terms of the contract.
(2) In a contract of sale “month ” means prima, facie calendar month.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/56-57/71/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sale-of-goods-act-1893/section-10
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