Florida § 501.141 - Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 501.141 — Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 501.141. Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel.

(1) As used in this section, “statement of satisfaction” means any receipt, statement, or document by which any retail noncommercial buyer of goods, which goods are to be delivered or are delivered in any box, crate, or other covering which hides the goods from view, is requested or required, as a condition upon receipt of any such purchased goods, to attest satisfaction with the condition or operation of any goods delivered or to be delivered by a seller or her or his representative. (2) Every statement of satisfaction requested or required to be attested or agreed to in this state shall be evidenced by a writing as provided in this section. (a) The person or business entity requesting or requiring any such statement of satisfaction shall present to and obtain from the buyer her or his signature to the statement of satisfaction which designates, as the date of the attestation of or agreement to the statement, the date on which the buyer actually signs and which contains a statement of buyer’s rights which complies with paragraph (b). (b) The statement must: 1. Appear under the conspicuous caption, “BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL.” 2. Read as follows: “If the goods you have received are not in satisfactory condition or operation, you may cancel this statement of satisfaction by mailing a notice to the seller. This notice must indicate that you do not want the goods in the condition in which they were delivered and must be postmarked before midnight of the fifth business day after you sign this statement.” (3) Any statement of satisfaction agreed or attested to which is not in compliance with the provisions of this section shall be null, void, and of no force or effect.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 501.141 cover?

Section 501.141 ("Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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