California · Commercial Code
COM §3108: (a) A promise or order is “payable on demand” if it (1) states that it is payable on demand or at sight, or otherwise indicates that it is payable at the will of the holder, or (2) does not state any
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A promise or order qualifies as 'payable on demand' if it states payment is due on demand, at sight, or at the holder's will, or lacks a stated maturity date.
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