Civ. Code, § 1679 · Chapter 2. Default on Real Property Purchase Contract
Civ. Code, § 1679
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This chapter applies only to a provision for liquidated damages to the seller if the buyer fails to complete the purchase of real property. The validity of any other provision for liquidated damages in a contract to purchase and sell real property shall be determined under Section 1671.
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History
Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 198.
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