California · Commercial Code

COM §2512: (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) des

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When a sales contract requires payment before inspection, the buyer must pay even if goods don't match the contract, unless the defect is obvious or delivery fails.

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(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 code (subdivision (b) of Section 5109). (2) Payment pursuant to subdivision (1) does not constitute an acceptance of goods or impair the buyer’s right to inspect or any of his remedies.

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