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§ 1596. — 1596. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1596.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title1.
Part 2.TITLE 1. NATURE OF A CONTRACT
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Object of a Contract

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The object of a contract must be lawful when the contract is made, and possible and ascertainable by the time the contract is to be performed.

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Enacted 1872.
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