California Statutes
§ 1647. — 1647. (Enacted 1872.)
California § 1647.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title3.
Part 2.TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS
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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1647. (2026).
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A contract may be explained by reference to the circumstances under which it was made, and the matter to which it relates.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.
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