Civil Code section 2305

Every act which, according to this Code, may be done by or to any person, may be done by or to the agent of such person for that purpose, unless a contrary intention clearly appears.

Source: Section 2305, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2305. (accessed Nov. 3, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2305

Original Source: Section 2305, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2305. (last accessed May 12, 2025).