Civil Code section 1438

A condition subsequent is one referring to a future event, upon the happening of which the obligation becomes no longer binding upon the other party, if he chooses to avail himself of the condition.

Source: Section 1438, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1438. (accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1438

Original Source: Section 1438, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1438. (last accessed May 12, 2025).