The refusal of money tendered releases him who tenders it.

Explanation

A lawful tender discharged and refused extinguishes the obligation — the creditor who refuses lawful payment loses his claim to compel it.

Where this applies

• I offered to pay my landlord the full rent but he refused to accept it — am I still liable?
• The creditor rejected my payment in full — can they still come after me for the debt?

See also

• 6.5.1 An instrument of debt found in the debtor's possession is presumed paid.