Rhode Island § 6-42-4 § 6-42-4. Defenses to action.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 6-42-4 — § 6-42-4. Defenses to action.

Rhode Island § 6-42-4

Title 6Commercial Law – General Regulatory Provisions

Ch. 6-42Checks and Other Instruments â€” Dishonor

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-42-4 (2026).

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§ 6-42-4. Defenses to action.
It shall be a defense to any action commenced by the holder of a dishonored check
            or other instrument under § 6-42-3 that:
         
(1) The dishonor of the check or other instrument was due to a justifiable stop payment
            order or to the attachment of the account; or
         
(2) Within thirty (30) days from the mailing of the notice of dishonor, the maker or drawer
            has paid to the holder the full amount of the check or other instrument.
         

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§ 6-42-4. Defenses to action.

It shall be a defense to any action commenced by the holder of a dishonored check or other instrument under § 6-42-3 that:

(1) The dishonor of the check or other instrument was due to a justifiable stop payment order or to the attachment of the account; or

(2) Within thirty (30) days from the mailing of the notice of dishonor, the maker or drawer has paid to the holder the full amount of the check or other instrument.