(A) In rejecting goods, a lessee’s failure to state a particular defect that is ascertainable by reasonable inspection precludes the lessee from relying on the defect to justify rejection or to establish default if either of the following applies:

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 1310.60

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures; this provision does not affect any law relating to signatures. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(1) The lessor or supplier could have cured the defect as provided in section 1310.59 of the Revised Code if the defect had been stated seasonably;

(2) Between merchants, the lessor or supplier, after the rejection of the goods, made a request in writing for a full and final written statement of all defects on which the lessee proposes to rely.

(B) A lessee’s failure to reserve rights when paying rent or other consideration against documents precludes recovery of the payment for defects apparent in the documents.