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§ 1608. — 1608. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1608.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title1.
Part 2.TITLE 1. NATURE OF A CONTRACT
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Consideration

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If any part of a single consideration for one or more objects, or of several considerations for a single object, is unlawful, the entire contract is void.

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Enacted 1872.
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