Civil Code section 1541

An obligation is extinguished by a release therefrom given to the debtor or the released party by the creditor or releasing party, upon a new consideration, or in writing, with or without new consideration.

Source: Section 1541, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1541. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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§ 1541’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1541

Original Source: Section 1541, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1541. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).