California § 2402
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2402, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2402.
(1) Except as provided in subdivisions (2) and (3), rights of unsecured creditors of the seller with respect to goods which have been identified to a contract for sale are subject to the buyerâs rights to recover the goods under this division (Sections 2502 and 2716). (2) A creditor of the seller may treat a sale or an identification of goods to a contract for sale as void if as against him or her a retention of possession by the seller is fraudulent or void under any rule of law of the state where the goods are situated, except that retention of possession in good faith and current course of trade by a merchant-seller for a commercially reasonable time after a sale or identification is not fraudulent or void. (3) Nothing in this division shall be deemed to impair the rights of creditors of the seller: (a) Under the provisions of the division on secured transactions (Division 9); or (b) Where identification to the contract or delivery is made not in current course of trade but in satisfaction of or as security for a pre-existing claim for money, security or the like and is made under circumstances which under any rule of law of the state where the goods are situated would apart from this division constitute the transaction a fraudulent transfer or voidable preference.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2402
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2402 cover?
Section 2402 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 § 2402?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2402" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 2402 apply to my situation?
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