Alaska § 45.10.010 - The contract document.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 45.10.010 — The contract document., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.10.010. The contract document.
(a) A retail installment contract must be contained in a single document. The document must contain the entire agreement of the parties including promissory notes and other evidences of indebtedness between the parties relating to the transaction, except as provided in AS 45.10.040 , 45.10.050, and 45.10.100.
(b) If the buyer's obligation to pay the time balance is represented by a promissory note secured by a chattel mortgage, a provision of the mortgage by which the buyer undertakes to do something besides pay a sum certain in money is considered to be contained in a separate document for the purpose of determining the negotiability of the note unless the provision is expressly incorporated in the note by reference to the provision of the mortgage.
(c) The contract must be dated, signed by the retail buyer, and completed as to all essential provisions, except as otherwise provided in AS 45.10.050 and 45.10.060.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 45.10.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 45.10.010 cover?
Section 45.10.010 ("The contract document.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 45.10.010?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 45.10.010" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 45.10.010 apply to my situation?
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