California § 3113 - An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3113 — An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3113. An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time
(a) An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time of payment if the instrument is payable at a fixed period after date. Except as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 4401, an instrument payable on demand is not payable before the date of the instrument. (b) If an instrument is undated, its date is the date of its issue or, in the case of an unissued instrument, the date it first comes into possession of a holder.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3113
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3113 cover?
Section 3113 ("An instrument may be antedated or postdated. The date stated determines the time") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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 California § 3113?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3113 apply to my situation?
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