Civil Code section 689

A present interest entitles the owner to the immediate possession of the property.

Source: Section 689, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=689. (accessed Sep. 22, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_689

Original Source: Section 689, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=689. (last accessed May 12, 2025).