CA Civ Code Section 1710

A deceit, within the meaning of the last section, is either: 1.The suggestion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who does not believe it to be true; 2.The assertion, as a fact, of that which is not true, by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true; 3.The suppression of a fact, by one who is bound to disclose it, or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or, 4.A promise, made without any intention of performing it.

Source: Section 1710, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1710.­.

Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 1710’s source at ca​.gov