Unofficial translaction
Furthermore, he is required to ensure and guarantee that the goods are conforming to the order.
Section 1 - Obligation to Deliver
ARTICLE 251- When the seller is not required to deliver the goods at a particular place, he
must keep them at the disposal of the buyer, either at the place where they were manufactured
or stored at the headquarters of his sales activities.
ARTICLE 252-Where the sales contract provides for delivery of goods to a carrier, the seller
shall meet his obligation to the buyer by delivering them as requested.
However,theselleris required to concludethe necessary contracts so the transportation iseffected
by appropriate meansandaccording to customaryconditionsup to thelocation agreed with
thebuyer.
The seller is not required to subscribe to a shipping insurance, but he shall, at the request of the
buyer,provide him with all informationnecessarytocontract such insurance.
ARTICLE 253-The seller must deliver the goods on the date set in the contract or determined
according to its provisions.
If delivery is scheduled for a specific period, he may deliver any time during that timeframe.
Absent such stipulation, the seller shall deliver within a reasonable time after the conclusion of
the contract.
ARTICLE 254- Where the seller is to hand over documents and accessories of the goods, he
shall meet this obligation at the time, place, and in the form provided for in the contract or by
customary practices in the concernedsector.
Section 2 - Mandatory Compliance
ARTICLE 255-The seller shall deliver the goods in quantity, quality, specifications and
packaging in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Where the contract is silent, the seller shall deliver the goods according to customary practice or
in the same way ashe presented samples or models. He must also deliver them in packages or
conditions usually applied for this type of goods or, failing that, in conditions enabling their
conservation and protection.
ARTICLE256-Complianceofthe goodssold shall be determined as of thedayof delivery, even if
defects appearonly later.
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