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title: O.C.G.A. § 11-1-205. Reasonable time; seasonableness.
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# O.C.G.A. § 11-1-205. Reasonable time; seasonableness.

(a) Whether a time for taking any action required by this title is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of such action.

(b) An action is taken “seasonably” if it is taken at or within the time agreed, or if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time.

## History

Code 1933, § 109A-1-204, enacted by Ga. L. 1962, p. 156, § 1; Code 1981, § 11-1-205, as redesignated by Ga. L. 2015, p. 996, § 3A-1/SB 65.

## Editor's Notes

Former Code Section 11-1-205, pertaining to course of dealing and usage of trade, was repealed by Ga. L. 2015, p. 996, § 3A-1/SB 65, effective January 1, 2016. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1962, p. 156, § 1.