California § 1678 - If more than one payment made by the buyer is to constitute liquidated damages un
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§ 1678. If more than one payment made by the buyer is to constitute liquidated damages un
If more than one payment made by the buyer is to constitute liquidated damages under Section 1675, the amount of any payment after the first payment is valid as liquidated damages only if (1) the total of all such payments satisfies the requirements of Section 1675 and (2) a separate liquidated damages provision satisfying the requirements of Section 1677 is separately signed or initialed by each party to the contract for each such subsequent payment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1678
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1678 cover?
Section 1678 ("If more than one payment made by the buyer is to constitute liquidated damages un") 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 § 1678?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1678 apply to my situation?
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