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§ 954. — 954. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79, Sec. 2.)

California § 954.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
Title2.
Part 3.TITLE 2. PARTICULAR KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY [[953.] - 998.]
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Things in Action [[953.] - 955.1.]
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Transfer of Things in Action [[953.] - 955.1.]

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A thing in action, arising out of the violation of a right of property, or out of an obligation, may be transferred by the owner.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79, Sec. 2. Operative July 1, 1991, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 79, as amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 710, Sec. 46.

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§ 954.
954. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79, Sec. 2.)
§ 954.5.
954.5. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 991, Sec. 1.8.)
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