Civil Code section 1625

The execution of a contract in writing, whether the law requires it to be written or not, supersedes all the negotiations or stipulations concerning its matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of the instrument.

Source: Section 1625, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1625. (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1625’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1625

Original Source: Section 1625, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1625. (last accessed May 12, 2025).