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§ 1557. — 1557. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 9.)

California § 1557.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title1.
Part 2.TITLE 1. NATURE OF A CONTRACT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Parties

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(a)The capacity of a minor to contract is governed by Division 11 (commencing with Section 6500) of the Family Code.
(b)The capacity of a person of unsound mind to contract is governed by Part 1 (commencing with Section 38) of Division 1.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 163, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1993. Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 161 of Ch. 163.
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