Civil Code section 1599

Where a contract has several distinct objects, of which one at least is lawful, and one at least is unlawful, in whole or in part, the contract is void as to the latter and valid as to the rest.

Source: Section 1599, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1599. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1599

Original Source: Section 1599, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1599. (last accessed May 12, 2025).