California · Commercial Code
COM §3114: If an instrument contains contradictory terms, typewritten terms prevail over printed terms, handwritten terms prevail over both, and words prevail over numbers.
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When a document has conflicting language, typewritten text takes priority over printed text, handwritten text overrides both, and written words take precedence over numbers.
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