California Statutes
§ 1657. — 1657. (Enacted 1872.)
California·Code CIV Civil Code - CIV·Div. 3. DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS·Title 3.·Part 2. TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS
If no time is specified for the performance of an act required to be performed, a reasonable time is allowed. If the act is in its nature capable of being done instantly—as, for example, if it consists in the payment of money only—it must be performed immediately upon the thing to be done being exactly ascertained.
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Legislative History
Enacted 1872.