(1)  Where the contract requires payment before inspection nonconformity of the goods does not excuse the buyer from so making payment unless:

(a)  The nonconformity appears without inspection; or

(b)  Despite tender of the required documents the circumstances would justify injunction against honor under this title (§ 6A-5-109(b)).

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 6A-2-512

  • Buyer: means a person who buys or contracts to buy goods. See Rhode Island General Laws 6A-2-103
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.

(2)  Payment pursuant to subsection (1) does not constitute an acceptance of goods or impair the buyer’s right to inspect or any of his or her remedies.

History of Section.
P.L. 1960, ch. 147, § 1; P.L. 1961, ch. 75, § 4; P.L. 2000, ch. 182, § 8; P.L. 2000, ch. 420, § 8.