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California Civil Code

§ 1638

CIV § 1638Div. 3 · Title 3 · Part 2

Statute text

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The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation, if the language is clear and explicit, and does not involve an absurdity.

Legislative history

Enacted 1872.

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