California § 2722 - Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2722 — Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2722. Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract
Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract for sale as to cause actionable injury to a party to that contract (a) A right of action against the third party is in either party to the contract for sale who has title to or a security interest or a special property or an insurable interest in the goods; and if the goods have been destroyed or converted a right of action is also in the party who either bore the risk of loss under the contract for sale or has since the injury assumed that risk as against the o ther; (b) If at the time of the injury the party plaintiff did not bear the risk of loss as against the other party to the contract for sale and there is no arrangement between them for disposition of the recovery, his suit or settlement is, subject to his own interest, as a fiduciary for the other party to the contract; (c) Either party may with the consent of the other sue for the benefit of whom it may concern.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2722
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2722 cover?
Section 2722 ("Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract") 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 § 2722?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2722 apply to my situation?
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