California § 3112 - Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (1) an instrument is not payable wit
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§ 3112. Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (1) an instrument is not payable wit
(a) Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (1) an instrument is not payable with interest, and (2) interest on an interest-bearing instrument is payable from the date of the instrument. (b) Interest may be stated in an instrument as a fixed or variable amount of money or it may be expressed as a fixed or variable rate or rates. The amount or rate of interest may be stated or described in the instrument in any manner and may require reference to information not contained in the instrument. If an instrument provides for interest, but the amount of interest payable cannot be ascertained from the description, interest is payable at the judgment rate in effect at the place of payment of the instrument and at the time interest first accrues.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3112
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3112 cover?
Section 3112 ("Unless otherwise provided in the instrument, (1) an instrument is not payable wit") 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.
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