California legal term
conditional sale contract in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “conditional sale contract” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “conditional sale contract” mean in California criminal law?
“conditional sale contract” includes any contract for the sale or bailment of a motor vehicle between a buyer and a seller primarily for business or commercial purposes. (Cal. Penal Code § 574)
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