California Statutes
§ 1438. — 1438. (Enacted 1872.)
California § 1438.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title2.
Part 1.TITLE 2. INTERPRETATION OF OBLIGATIONS
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Conditional Obligations
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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1438. (2026).
Text
A condition subsequent is one referring to a future event, upon the happening of which the obligation becomes no longer binding upon the other party, if he chooses to avail himself of the condition.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.
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