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HomeCommercial CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3§ 1304 Good Faith Contract Obligation

§ 1304 Good Faith Contract Obligation

Commercial Code·California
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§ 1304 Good Faith Contract Obligation

Key Takeaways

  • •When you make a deal or promise, you have to be honest and fair.
  • •You can't trick someone or break your word on purpose.
  • •This rule applies to all agreements, big or small.

Example

You hire someone to fix your roof, and they say they'll do it in a week.

If they take your money and never show up, they broke the rule of being honest and fair. You can complain because they didn't keep their promise.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1304 Good Faith Contract Obligation

Every contract or duty within this code imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance and enforcement. (Added by renumbering Section 1203 by Stats. 2006, Ch. 254, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

good faithcontractdutyobligation

Related Statutes

  • § 1302 Contractual Modification Limits
  • § 1309 Good Faith Acceleration Rights
  • § 1310 Subordination Of Obligations
  • § 2306 Output And Requirements Contracts
  • § 2311 Contract Performance Specifications

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Commercial Code. Section 1304.
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