2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
ARTICLE 2. Authority of Agents
Section 2309


CA Civ Code § 2309 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

An oral authorization is sufficient for any purpose, except that an authority to enter into a contract required by law to be in writing can only be given by an instrument in writing.

(Enacted 1872.)

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