California § 7404 - A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise dispose
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7404 — A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise dispose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7404. A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise dispose
A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise disposed of the goods according to the terms of a document of title or pursuant to this division is not liable for the goods even if: (1) the person from which the bailee received the goods did not have authority to procure the document or to dispose of the goods; or (2) the person to which the bailee delivered the goods did not have authority to receive the goods.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7404
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7404 cover?
Section 7404 ("A bailee that in good faith has received goods and delivered or otherwise dispose") 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 § 7404?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7404 apply to my situation?
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