California · Commercial Code
COM §9405: (a) A modification of or substitution for an assigned contract is effective against an assignee if made in good faith.
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A modification or substitution of an assigned contract is valid against the assignee if done in good faith.
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(a) A modification of or substitution for an assigned contract is effective against an assignee if made in good faith. The assignee acquires corresponding rights under the modified or substituted contract. The assignment may provide that the modification or substitution is a breach of contract by the assignor. This subdivision is subject to subdivisions (b) to (d), inclusive. (b) Subdivision (a) applies to the extent that either of the following apply: (1) The right to payment or a part thereof under an assigned contract has not been fully earned by performance. (2) The right to payment or a part thereof has been fully earned by performance and the account debtor has not received notification of the assignment under subdivision (a) of Section 9406. (c) This section is subject to law other than this division which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (d) This section does not apply to an assignment of a health care insurance receivable.
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