California § 2602
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2602, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2602.
(1) Rejection of goods must be within a reasonable time after their delivery or tender. It is ineffective unless the buyer seasonably notifies the seller. (2) Subject to the provisions of the two following sections on rejected goods (Sections 2603 and 2604), (a) After rejection any exercise of ownership by the buyer with respect to any commercial unit is wrongful as against the seller; and (b) If the buyer has before rejection taken physical possession of goods in which he does not have a security interest under the provisions of this division (subdivision (3) of Section 2711), he is under a duty after rejection to hold them with reasonable care at the sellerâs disposition for a time sufficient to permit the seller to remove them; but (c) The buyer has no further obligations with regard to goods rightfully rejected. (3) The sellerâs rights with respect to goods wrongfully rejected are governed by the provisions of this division on sellerâs remedies in general (Section 2703).
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2602
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2602 cover?
Section 2602 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 § 2602?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2602 apply to my situation?
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