Hacker News Reader

> I look forward to your reply without undue delay and at most within 45 days of this email, as required by Section 1798.130 of the California Civil Code.

>So the email very clearly states that there is an adverse consequence for a failure to respond, namely a violation of the California Civil Code.

I've read and re-read (and read many comments) but where is the adverse consequence stated?

View on HN

> but where is the adverse consequence stated?

Here:

> as required by Section 1798.130 of the California Civil Code.

If you tell someone that they are obliged to do something as per the law, the meaning is obvious that not doing so is a violation of the law, which is an adverse consequence (the consequence being breaking the law and whatever penalties come with that).

Reply on news.ycombinator.com