Civil Code section 1588

A contract which is voidable solely for want of due consent, may be ratified by a subsequent consent.

Source: Section 1588, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1588. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 1588’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1588

Original Source: Section 1588, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1588. (last accessed May 12, 2025).