California Statutes

§ 1700. — 1700. (Enacted 1872.)

California·Code CIV Civil Code - CIV·Div. 3. DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS·Title 5.·Part 2. TITLE 5. EXTINCTION OF CONTRACTS·Ch. 3. CHAPTER 3. Modification and Cancellation
The intentional destruction, cancellation, or material alteration of a written contract, by a party entitled to any benefit under it, or with his consent, extinguishes all the executory obligations of the contract in his favor, against parties who do not consent to the act.

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Enacted 1872.
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