Commercial Code section 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.

(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.

Source: Section 1205, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=1205. (updated Jan. 1, 2007; accessed Nov. 2, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/commercial_code_section_1205

Original Source: Section 1205, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=1205. (last accessed May 12, 2025).