Indiana § 24-5-8-12 - Escrow accounts
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 24-5-8-12 — Escrow accounts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-5-8-12. Escrow accounts
Sec. 12. A seller may not require a payment before the delivery of any goods that exceeds twenty percent (20%) of the initial payment unless the amount in excess of the twenty percent (20%) payment is placed in an escrow account which provides that the money can not be released until:
(1) the investor notifies the escrow agent in writing of the receipt of the goods; or
(2) the seller presents to the escrow agent a bill of lading that proves shipment of the goods as required by the contract.
Notification of receipt by the investor to the escrow agent may not be unreasonably withheld.
As added by P.L.134-1984, SEC.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 24-5-8-12
What does Indiana Code § 24-5-8-12 cover?
Section 24-5-8-12 ("Escrow accounts") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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