Maine § 2-506. - Rights of financing agency
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2-506. — Rights of financing agency, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-506.. Rights of financing agency
(1). A financing agency, by paying or purchasing for value a draft which relates to a shipment of goods, acquires to the extent of the payment or purchase and in addition to its own rights under the draft and any document of title securing it any rights of the shipper in the goods including the right to stop delivery and the shipper's right to have the draft honored by the buyer.
(2). The right to reimbursement of a financing agency which has in good faith honored or purchased the draft under commitment to or authority from the buyer is not impaired by subsequent discovery of defects with reference to any relevant document which was apparently regular.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2-506.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2-506. cover?
Section 2-506. ("Rights of financing agency") 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 § 2-506.?
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