California Statutes
§ 1541. — 1541. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 157, Sec. 1.)
California § 1541.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title4.
Part 1.TITLE 4. EXTINCTION OF OBLIGATIONS
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Release
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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1541. (2026).
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An obligation is extinguished by a release therefrom given to the debtor or the released party by the creditor or releasing party, upon a new consideration, or in writing, with or without new consideration.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 157, Sec. 1. (SB 1431) Effective January 1, 2019.
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