Michigan § 440.2511 - Payment by buyer; tender, check.
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§ 440.2511. Payment by buyer; tender, check.
Unless otherwise agreed tender of payment is a condition to the seller's duty to tender and complete any delivery.
Tender of payment is sufficient when made by any means or in any manner current in the ordinary course of business unless the seller demands payment in legal tender and gives any extension of time reasonably necessary to procure it.
Subject to the provisions of this act on the effect of an instrument on an obligation (section 3802), payment by check is conditional and is defeated as between the parties by dishonor of the check on due presentment.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 440.2511 cover?
Section 440.2511 ("Payment by buyer; tender, check. ") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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