Code of Civil Procedure section 1861

The terms of a writing are presumed to have been used in their primary and general acceptation, but evidence is nevertheless admissible that they have a local, technical, or otherwise peculiar signification, and were so used and understood in the particular instance, in which case the agreement must be construed accordingly.

Source: Section 1861, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1861.­ (accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jul. 28, 2025

§ 1861's source at ca​.gov