In a c.o.d. shipment, the buyer has paid for what turns out to be defective goods. It means the buyer has made a binding acceptance of the goods.

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When a contract requires payment before inspection (c.o.d.) payment by the buyer before inspecting the goods does not constitute an acceptance of them. Upon discovering a defect and notifying the seller, the buyer may use any of the remedies available against the seller for breach of contract.

In a COD Shipment, the Buyer Has Paid for What Turns Out