Civ. Code, § 1500 · Chapter 2. Offer of Performance
Civ. Code, § 1500
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An obligation for the payment of money is extinguished by a due offer of payment, if the amount is immediately deposited in the name of the creditor, with some bank or savings and loan association within this state, of good repute, and notice thereof is given to the creditor.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 632, Sec. 1. Effective September 23, 1981.
Source of truth
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1500.
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