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§ 1040. — 1040. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1040.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
Title4.
Part 4.TITLE 4. TRANSFER
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Transfers in General
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Definition of Transfer

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1040. (2026).

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A voluntary transfer is an executed contract, subject to all rules of law concerning contracts in general; except that a consideration is not necessary to its validity.

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Enacted 1872.
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