California Statutes

§ 531a. — 531a. (Added by Stats. 1929, Ch. 337.)

California § 531a.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code PENPenal Code - PEN
Title13.
Part 1.TITLE 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
Ch. 8.CHAPTER 8. False Personation and Cheats

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 531a. (2026).

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Every person who, with intent to defraud, knowingly executes or procures another to execute any instrument purporting to convey any real property, or any right or interest therein, knowing that such person so executing has no right to or interest in such property, or who files or procures the filing of any such instrument, knowing that the person executing the same had no right, title or interest in the property so purported to be conveyed, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year or by fine of five thousand dollars or both.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1929, Ch. 337.
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