Civ. Code, § 2342 · Article 4. Obligations of Agents to Third Persons

Civ. Code, § 2342

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

One who assumes to act as an agent thereby warrants, to all who deal with him in that capacity, that he has the authority which he assumes.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=2342.
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