California · Commercial Code

COM §9524: Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this chapter is excused if both of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or comp

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A filing office's delay beyond prescribed time limits is excused if caused by communication or computer interruption and certain conditions are met.

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Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this chapter is excused if both of the following conditions are satisfied: (1) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office. (2) The filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.

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