CODE OF VIRGINIA

PAYMENT BY BUYER BEFORE INSPECTION (§ 8.2-512)

(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 § 8.5A-109 (b).

(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 remedies.

HISTORY: 1964, c. 219; 1997, c. 343.