Ohio § 1302.53
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1302.53, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1302.53.
(A) Where the contract requires or authorizes the seller to ship the goods by carrier: (1) if it does not require the seller to deliver them at a particular destination, the
risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier
even though the shipment is under reservation as provided in section 1302.49 of the Revised Code ; but (2) if it does require the seller to deliver them at a particular destination and the
goods are there duly tendered while in the possession of the carrier, the risk of
loss passes to the buyer when the goods are there duly so tendered as to enable the
buyer to take delivery. (B) Where the goods are held by a bailee to be delivered without being moved, the risk
of loss passes to the buyer: (1) on the buyer's receipt of possession or control of a negotiable document of title
covering the goods; or (2) on acknowledgment by the bailee of the buyer's right to possession of the goods;
or (3) after the buyer's receipt of possession or control of a non-negotiable document of
title or other direction to deliver in a record, as provided in division (D)(2) of section 1302.47 of the Revised Code . (C) In any case not within division (A) or (B) of this section, the risk of loss passes
to the buyer on the buyer's receipt of the goods if the seller is a merchant; otherwise
the risk passes to the buyer on tender of delivery. (D) The provisions of this section are subject to contrary agreement of the parties and
to the provisions of sections 1302.40 and 1302.54 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1302.53
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1302.53 cover?
Section 1302.53 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 1302.53?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1302.53 apply to my situation?
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