Missouri Revised Statutes

Chapter 400
Uniform Commercial Code
Section 400-002.511

August 28, 2011


Tender of payment by buyer--payment by check.

400.2-511. (1) Unless otherwise agreed tender of payment is a condition to the seller's duty to tender and complete any delivery.

(2) Tender of payment is sufficient when made by any means or in any manner current in the ordinary course of business unless the seller demands payment in legal tender and gives any extension of time reasonably necessary to procure it.

(3) Subject to the provisions of this chapter on the effect of an instrument on an obligation (section 400.3-310), payment by check is conditional and is defeated as between the parties by dishonor of the check on due presentment.

(L. 1963 p. 503 § 2-511, A.L. 1992 S.B. 448)


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