California § 7402 - A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already repr
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7402 — A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already repr, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7402. A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already repr
A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already represented by an outstanding document of the same issuer does not confer any right in the goods, except as provided in the case of tangible bills of lading in a set of parts, overissue of documents for fungible goods, substitutes for lost, stolen, or destroyed documents, or substitute documents issued pursuant to Section 7105. The issuer is liable for damages caused by its overissue or failure to identify a duplicate document by a conspicuous notation.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7402
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7402 cover?
Section 7402 ("A duplicate or any other document of title purporting to cover goods already repr") 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 § 7402?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 7402" (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 § 7402 apply to my situation?
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