California Statutes
§ 1643. — 1643. (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 receive such an interpretation as will make it lawful, operative, definite, reasonable, and capable of being carried into effect, if it can be done without violating the intention of the parties.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.