(a) Acceptance of goods occurs after the lessee has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods, and
(1) The lessee signifies or acts with respect to the goods in a manner that signifies to the lessor or the supplier that the goods are conforming or that the lessee will take or retain them in spite of their nonconformity; or
(2) The lessee fails to make an effective rejection of the goods (§ 28:2A-509(b)).
(b) Acceptance of a part of any commercial unit is acceptance of that entire unit.
(July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-128, § 2(b), 39 DCR 3830.)
1981 Ed., § 28:2A-515.
Uniform Statutory Source:Section 2-606.
Changes: The provisions of Section 2-606(1)(a) were substantially rewritten to provide that the lessee’s conduct may signify acceptance. Further, the provisions of Section 2-606(1)(c) were not incorporated as irrelevant given the lessee’s possession and use of the leased goods.
Cross References:Sections 2-606(1)(a) and 2-606(1)(c).
Definitional Cross References: “Commercial unit”. Section 2A-103(1)(c).
“Conforming”. Section 2A-103(1)(d).
“Goods”. Section 2A-103(1)(h).
“Lessee”. Section 2A-103(1)(n).
“Lessor”. Section 2A-103(1)(p).
“Supplier”. Section 2A-103(1)(x).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
Subtitle I - Uniform Commercial Code
§ 28:2A–508. Lessee’s remedies
§ 28:2A–509. Lessee’s rights on improper delivery; rightful rejection
§ 28:2A–510. Installment lease contracts: rejection and default
§ 28:2A–511. Merchant lessee’s duties as to rightfully rejected goods
§ 28:2A–512. Lessee’s duties as to rightfully rejected goods
§ 28:2A–513. Cure by lessor of improper tender or delivery; replacement
§ 28:2A–514. Waiver of lessee’s objections
§ 28:2A–515. Acceptance of goods
§ 28:2A–517. Revocation of acceptance of goods
§ 28:2A–518. Cover; substitute goods
§ 28:2A–520. Lessee’s incidental and consequential damages
§ 28:2A–521. Lessee’s right to specific performance or replevin