Indiana § 26-1-2-512 - Payment by buyer before inspection

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§ 26-1-2-512. Payment by buyer before inspection

Sec. 512. (1) Where the contract requires payment before inspection, nonconformity of the goods does not excuse the buyer from so making payment unless:

(a) the nonconformity appears without inspection; or

(b) despite tender of the required documents the circumstances would justify injunction against honor under IC 26-1-5.1-109(b).

(2) Payment pursuant to subsection (1) does not constitute an acceptance of the goods or impair the buyer's right to inspect or any of his remedies.

Formerly: Acts 1963, c.317, s.2-512. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.149; P.L.183-1996, SEC.2.

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

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