Defenses to action

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-42-4., under Chapter 6-42 Checks and Other Instruments — Dishonor.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-42-4.

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.