Maryland § 2A-512
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2A-512, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2A-512.
(1) Except as otherwise provided with respect to goods that threaten to decline in value speedily (§ 2A-511):
(a) The lessee, after rejection of goods in the lessee’s possession, shall hold them with reasonable care at the lessor’s or supplier’s disposition for a reasonable time after the lessee’s seasonable notification of rejection;
(b) If the lessor or the supplier gives no instructions within a reasonable time after notification of rejection, the lessee may store the rejected goods for the lessor’s or the supplier’s account or ship them to the lessor or the supplier or dispose of them for the lessor’s or the supplier’s account with reimbursement in the manner provided in § 2A-511; but
(c) The lessee has no further obligations with regard to goods rightfully rejected.
(2) Action by the lessee pursuant to subsection (1) is not acceptance or conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2A-512
What does Maryland Code § 2A-512 cover?
Section 2A-512 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 2A-512?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 2A-512" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 2A-512 apply to my situation?
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