California Statutes
§ 1636. — 1636. (Enacted 1872.)
California·Code CIV Civil Code - CIV·Div. 3. DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS·Title 3.·Part 2. TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS
A contract must be so interpreted as to give effect to the mutual intention of the parties as it existed at the time of contracting, so far as the same is ascertainable and lawful.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.