Section 2983.8.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2983.8.
in effectNotwithstanding Section 2983.2 or any other provision of law, no deficiency judgment shall lie in any event in any of the following instances:
(a)
After any sale of any mobilehome for which a permit is required pursuant to Section 35780 or 35790 of the Vehicle Code for failure of the purchaser to complete his or her conditional sale contract given to the seller to secure payment of the balance of the purchase price of such mobilehome. The provisions of this
subdivision shall not apply in the event there is substantial damage to the mobilehome other than wear and tear from normal usage. This subdivision shall apply only to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the act that enacted this subdivision and before July 1, 1981.
(b)
After any sale or other disposition of a motor vehicle unless the court has determined that the sale or other disposition was in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the relevant provisions of Division 9 (commencing with Section 9101) of the Commercial Code, including Sections 9610, 9611, 9612, 9613, 9614, 9615, and 9626. The determination may be made upon an affidavit unless the court requires a hearing in the particular case.
References
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 35780.
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 35790.
referencesCal. Commercial Code - COM § 9101.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 2983.2.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9610.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9611.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9612.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9613.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9614.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9615.
referencesCal. Civil Code - CIV § 9626.
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