Civil Code section 2337

An instrument within the scope of his authority by which an agent intends to bind his principal, does bind him if such intent is plainly inferable from the instrument itself.

Source: Section 2337, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2337. (accessed Oct. 5, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2337

Original Source: Section 2337, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2337. (last accessed May 12, 2025).