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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
ARTICLE 3. Mutual Obligations of Principals and Third Persons
Section 2339


CA Civ Code § 2339 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

A principal is responsible for no other wrongs committed by his agent than those mentioned in the last section, unless he has authorized or ratified them, even though they are committed while the agent is engaged in his service.

(Enacted 1872.)

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