California · Commercial Code

COM §1205: (a) Whether a time for taking an action required by this code is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action.

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This statute establishes that whether a time period for taking an action required by law is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of that specific action.

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(a) Whether a time for taking an action required by this code is reasonable depends on the nature, purpose, and circumstances of the action. (b) An action is taken “seasonably” if it is taken at or within the time agreed or, if no time is agreed, at or within a reasonable time.

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