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HomeCommercial CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1§ 2106 Definitions Sale Goods Contract

§ 2106 Definitions Sale Goods Contract

Commercial Code·California
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§ 2106 Definitions Sale Goods Contract

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about contracts for selling things (like toys, clothes, or cars).
  • •A 'sale' means the seller gives the item to the buyer, and the buyer pays for it.
  • •If something is 'conforming,' it means it matches what was promised in the contract.
  • •If someone breaks the contract, the other person can cancel it and ask for fixes or money back.

Example

You buy a bike online, but when it arrives, it’s broken.

The bike doesn’t match what was promised (it’s not 'conforming'). You can cancel the contract and ask for a refund or a new bike.

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

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§ 2106 Definitions Sale Goods Contract

(1) In this division unless the context otherwise requires “contract” and “agreement” are limited to those relating to the present or future sale of goods. “Contract for sale” includes both a present sale of goods and a contract to sell goods at a future time. A “sale” consists in the passing of title from the seller to the buyer for a price (Section 2401). A “present sale” means a sale which is accomplished by the making of the contract. (2) Goods or conduct including any part of a performance are “conforming” or conform to the contract when they are in accordance with the obligations under the contract. (3) “Termination” occurs when either party pursuant to a power created by agreement or law puts an end to the contract otherwise than for its breach. On “termination” all obligations which are still executory on both sides are discharged but any right based on prior breach or performance survives. (4) “Cancellation” occurs when either party puts an end to the contract for breach by the other and its effect is the same as that of “termination” except that the cancelling party also retains any remedy for breach of the whole contract or any unperformed balance. (5) “Hybrid transaction” means a single transaction involving a sale of goods and: (a) the provision of services; (b) a lease of other goods; or (c) a sale, lease, or license of property other than goods. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 80, Sec. 25. (SB 1525) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contractsaleterminationcancellation

Related Statutes

  • § 8113 Security Contract Enforceability
  • § 9109 Applicability Of Division
  • § 10505 Lease Cancellation And Termination
  • § 10101 Uniform Commercial Code Leases
  • § 10102 Hybrid Lease Application

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Commercial Code. Section 2106.
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