Civil Code section 1667

That is not lawful which is:

1.Contrary to an express provision of law;

2.Contrary to the policy of express law, though not expressly prohibited; or,

3.Otherwise contrary to good morals.

Source: Section 1667, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1667. (accessed Jul. 13, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1667

Original Source: Section 1667, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1667. (last accessed May 12, 2025).