Civil Code section 2882

No lien arises by mere operation of law until the time at which the act to be secured thereby ought to be performed.

Source: Section 2882, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2882. (accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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§ 2882’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2882

Original Source: Section 2882, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2882. (last accessed May 12, 2025).