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§ 2339. — 2339. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 2339.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title9.
Part 4.TITLE 9. AGENCY
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Agency in General
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Mutual Obligations of Principals and Third Persons

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 2339. (2026).

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A principal is responsible for no other wrongs committed by his agent than those mentioned in the last section, unless he has authorized or ratified them, even though they are committed while the agent is engaged in his service.

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Enacted 1872.
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