California § 3412 - The issuer of a note or cashier
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3412 — The issuer of a note or cashier, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3412. The issuer of a note or cashier
The issuer of a note or cashierâs check or other draft drawn on the drawer is obliged to pay the instrument (a) according to its terms at the time it was issued or, if not issued, at the time it first came into possession of a holder, or (b) if the issuer signed an incomplete instrument, according to its terms when completed, to the extent stated in Sections 3115 and 3407. The obligation is owed to a person entitled to enforce the instrument or to an indorser who paid the instrument under Section 3415.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3412
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3412 cover?
Section 3412 ("The issuer of a note or cashier") 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 § 3412?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 3412" (California). 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 California law?
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How does California § 3412 apply to my situation?
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