Civil Code section 1606

An existing legal obligation resting upon the promisor, or a moral obligation originating in some benefit conferred upon the promisor, or prejudice suffered by the promisee, is also a good consideration for a promise, to an extent corresponding with the extent of the obligation, but no further or otherwise.

Source: Section 1606, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1606. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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§ 1606’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1606

Original Source: Section 1606, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1606. (last accessed May 10, 2025).