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§ 1442. — 1442. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1442.
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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A condition involving a forfeiture must be strictly interpreted against the party for whose benefit it is created.

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Enacted 1872.
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