Civil Code section 659

Land is the material of the earth, whatever may be the ingredients of which it is composed, whether soil, rock, or other substance, and includes free or occupied space for an indefinite distance upwards as well as downwards, subject to limitations upon the use of airspace imposed, and rights in the use of airspace granted, by law.

Source: Section 659, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=659. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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§ 659’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_659

Original Source: Section 659, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=659. (last accessed May 12, 2025).