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Cal. Civil Code § 709

Cal. Civil Code § 709

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Cal. Civil Code § 709, California, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-25, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/785702
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If a condition precedent requires the performance of an act wrong of itself, the instrument containing it is so far void, and the right cannot exist. If it requires the performance of an act not wrong of itself, but otherwise unlawful, the instrument takes effect and the condition is void.