California § 1641 - Whenever a bank receives personal property for safekeeping or storage as bailee a
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§ 1641. Whenever a bank receives personal property for safekeeping or storage as bailee a
Whenever a bank receives personal property for safekeeping or storage as bailee and issues a receipt therefor, the bank may enforce its lien as warehouseman in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or at its option in the manner provided in Sections 1671 to 1673, inclusive, of this article.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1641
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1641 cover?
Section 1641 ("Whenever a bank receives personal property for safekeeping or storage as bailee a") 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 § 1641?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1641 apply to my situation?
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