CA Civ Code Section 1531


Novation is made: 1.By the substitution of a new obligation between the same parties, with intent to extinguish the old obligation; 2.By the substitution of a new debtor in place of the old one, with intent to release the latter; or, 3.By the substitution of a new creditor in place of the old one, with intent to transfer the rights of the latter to the former.
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Aug. 19, 2023

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