California · Civil Code

CIV §1515: A refusal by a creditor to accept performance, made before an offer thereof, is equivalent to an offer and refusal, unless, before performance is actually due, he gives notice to the debtor of his wil

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A creditor's advance refusal to accept payment before it's due counts as accepting then refusing an offer, unless the creditor notifies the debtor of their willingness beforehand.

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A refusal by a creditor to accept performance, made before an offer thereof, is equivalent to an offer and refusal, unless, before performance is actually due, he gives notice to the debtor of his willingness to accept it.

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