Civil Code section 1609

A consideration may be executed or executory, in whole or in part. In so far as it is executory it is subject to the provisions of Chapter IV of this Title.

Source: Section 1609, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1609. (accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1609

Original Source: Section 1609, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1609. (last accessed May 12, 2025).