California Statutes
§ 1638. — 1638. (Enacted 1872.)
California § 1638.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title3.
Part 2.TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS
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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1638. (2026).
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The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation, if the language is clear and explicit, and does not involve an absurdity.
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Enacted 1872.
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