California § 3916 - A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3916 — A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3916. A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions
A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions of, or otherwise deal with, any person purporting to make a transfer or purporting to act in the capacity of a custodian and, in the absence of knowledge, is not responsible for determining any of the following: (a) The validity of the purported custodianâs designation. (b) The propriety of, or the authority under this part for, any act of the purported custodian. (c) The validity or propriety under this part of any instrument or instructions executed or given either by the person purporting to make a transfer or by the purported custodian. (d) The propriety of the application of any property of the minor delivered to the purported custodian.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3916
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3916 cover?
Section 3916 ("A third person in good faith and without court order may act on the instructions") 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 § 3916?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 3916" (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?
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How does California § 3916 apply to my situation?
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