California Statutes

§ 1559. — 1559. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1559.
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 contract, made expressly for the benefit of a third person, may be enforced by him at any time before the parties thereto rescind it.

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Enacted 1872.
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