Maine § 2-512. - Payment by buyer before inspection
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-512. — Payment by buyer before inspection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-512.. Payment by buyer before inspection
(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 the provisions of section 5‑1109, subsection (2). [PL 1997, c. 429, Pt. C, §4 (AMD).]
(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.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-512.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-512. cover?
Section 2-512. ("Payment by buyer before inspection") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2-512.?
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