CA Civ Code Section 1709

One who willfully deceives another with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk, is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers.

Source: Section 1709, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1709..

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Aug. 19, 2023

§ 1709’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/ca_civ_code_section_1709

Original Source: Section 1709, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1709. (last accessed Aug. 19, 2023).