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§ 985. — 985. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 985.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
Title2.
Part 3.TITLE 2. PARTICULAR KINDS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY [[953.] - 998.]
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Products of the Mind

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Enacted 1872.
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