Cal. CIV § 1880.9
This is the official text of Cal. CIV § 1880.9, part of California’s Civil Code — covers contracts, property ownership, personal rights, and other general civil obligations between private parties.
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Official statutory text
The presentment of the bill of sale by the holder to seller shall be presumptive evidence that the person presenting it is entitled to delivery of the grain described therein unless the seller has knowledge of facts or circumstances sufficient to place him on notice that the possession of the instrument by such person is unlawful.
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