Civil Code section 1638

The language of a contract is to govern its interpretation, if the language is clear and explicit, and does not involve an absurdity.

Source: Section 1638, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1638. (accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1638

Original Source: Section 1638, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1638. (last accessed May 12, 2025).