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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
TITLE 3. INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACTS
Section 1646


CA Civ Code § 1646 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A contract is to be interpreted according to the law and usage of the place where it is to be performed; or, if it does not indicate a place of performance, according to the law and usage of the place where it is made.

(Enacted 1872.)

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