Civil Code section 1652

Repugnancy in a contract must be reconciled, if possible, by such an interpretation as will give some effect to the repugnant clauses, subordinate to the general intent and purpose of the whole contract.

Source: Section 1652, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1652. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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May 10, 2025

§ 1652’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_1652

Original Source: Section 1652, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1652. (last accessed May 10, 2025).