Maine § 2-310. - Open time for payment or running of credit; authority to ship under reservation
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-310. — Open time for payment or running of credit; authority to ship under reservation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-310.. Open time for payment or running of credit; authority to ship under reservation
Unless otherwise agreed
(1). Payment is due at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive the goods even though the place of shipment is the place of delivery; and
(2). If the seller is authorized to send the goods he may ship them under reservation, and may tender the documents of title, but the buyer may inspect the goods after their arrival before payment is due unless such inspection is inconsistent with the terms of the contract (section 2‑513); and
(3). If delivery is authorized and made by way of documents of title otherwise than by subsection (2), then payment is due regardless of where the goods are to be received:
(a). At the time and place at which the buyer is to receive delivery of the tangible documents; or [PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §48 (AFF).]
(b). At the time the buyer is to receive delivery of the electronic documents and at the seller's place of business or if none the seller's residence; and [PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 2009, c. 324, Pt. B, §48 (AFF).]
(4). Where the seller is required or authorized to ship the goods on credit the credit period runs from the time of shipment but postdating the invoice or delaying its dispatch will correspondingly delay the starting of the credit period.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-310.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-310. cover?
Section 2-310. ("Open time for payment or running of credit; authority to ship under reservation") 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 § 2-310.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2-310. apply to my situation?
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