Civ. Code, § 1542 · Chapter 6. Release
Civ. Code, § 1542
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A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 157, Sec. 2. (SB 1431) Effective January 1, 2019.
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